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Is it okay for a red arowana to eat small fish?
A red arowana can eat small fish; as a carnivorous fish, feed small insects like mealworms, grasshoppers and shrimp when young, then larger shrimp and fish after removing hard parts to protect throat and gut. Larger ones can eat frogs and crickets for better color.
How often to change Silver Arowana water in winter?
They like clean old water; normally change every 3-5 days, but in winter lower frequency to every half month, adjusted to reality. Cold slows metabolism, so less often. Change only about one quarter each time, keeping temperature difference under 1 C.
How long after a water change should you feed an arowana?
After changing the water, it is best to wait about 3 hours before feeding the arowana, and on rainy days it is better not to feed it at all. Each water change inevitably stresses the fish, so waiting lets it settle and avoids crashing into the tank glass. After feeding, start with a small amount and gradually return to a normal feeding quantity.
How long for a bitten Silver Arowana to heal?
Healing depends on wound severity and treatment; with good care, about 7-10 days. For bites by other arowanas, apply anti-inflammatory powder with a swab 20-30 minutes daily. Clear improvement usually comes in 3-5 days of treatment.
How long for a Silver Arowana to adapt to a new tank?
Generally about 7 days to adapt, depending on the fish, water difference, and method. If no disease or stress by 3 days, it is stable. Arowanas are sensitive to change; keep temperature and water stable.
How to keep a Silver Arowana?
They are large, so use a big tank about 1.5 m long and 0.8-1 m wide. Keep temperature 26-28 C, pH 6.5-7.5, zero nitrite and chlorine; change water twice weekly with under 2 C difference. Feed to 70% full so they stay active.
How long for arowana cloudy eye to heal?
Arowana cloudy eye usually heals in about a week with the 'old three' method: daily 1/3 water change, salt (300 g per 100 L) and 32 C. Severe cases need antibiotics.
How Often Should You Feed a Golden Arowana?
Feed an arowana 1-3 times daily by life stage. Juveniles need feeding every 5-6 hours (2-3 times a day); adults once or every other day to 80% full.
How long after entering a tank can an arowana be fed?
Feed an arowana about 3 days after entering the tank, starting with very little. Offer small fish or shrimp, then increase gradually to 70 percent full.
How do you keep an arowana (dragon fish)?
Arowanas are large, needing a big tank, at least 150x80x60 cm, with clear glass. Keep water at 28-30 C with a heater, pH 6.5-7.5, change 1/3 every 3-5 days. They are omnivorous; feed 1-2 times daily to 70-80 percent full, with some animal and plant food.