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What to Do When Your Arowana Is Floating Belly-Up
An arowana floating belly-up is mostly caused by water-quality problems; excess ammonia nitrogen or nitrite can easily trigger it. Once this happens, change the water immediately, lower the overall water level, and increase aeration. Also straighten the fish's body and secure it without hindering circulation. Act promptly to treat a belly-up arowana; below our experts share relevant rescue methods.
Secrets to Bringing Out Your Arowana’s Color
An arowana's base color is determined by genetics and cannot be changed, but proper measures can help bring out its color. Here we share some secrets to enhancing your arowana's coloration, so yours grows more beautiful under your care.
How to Tell If Your Arowana Is Healthy
When observing your arowana day to day, beyond enjoying its graceful swimming, you should pay close attention to its physical condition and state, so that any abnormality or illness is caught and treated early, protecting its health and safety. Below are some methods our experts use to judge whether an arowana is healthy, hope they help you.
What should I watch for when keeping a red arowana?
Keep a red arowana by: keeping water clean (regular temperature/pH checks); varied food (small fish/shrimp, vegetables) for balanced nutrition; a large enough tank for space; and decor for hiding and play.
What happens if the water temperature for a silver arowana is too low?
Silver arowanas do best at 24–28°C; too-low water can cause: 1. Weakened immunity and easier infection. 2. Slowed metabolism, reduced appetite, slow growth. 3. Abnormal behavior, less activity, sub-health. 4. Digestive issues like constipation or diarrhea. Use a heater and thermometer to keep temperature stable.
Causes and Treatment of Arowana Tail Loss
Arowana tail loss has long troubled keepers. Though not fatal, it seriously hurts appearance. How to avoid it? Our veterinarian explains the causes so keepers can prevent and reduce tail rot.
How to Treat Arowana Fin Rot?
Arowana fin rot is hard to fully avoid, a common disease. Our veterinarian explains the basic causes and prevention of fin rot.
Why Is My Silver Arowana’s Mouth Rotting, and How to Treat It
A rotting arowana mouth comes from poor water, bacteria, or a fight or wall impact. Isolate the fish, refresh the water, hold 30 C, and use antibiotics - but never disinfect the whole tank, or you kill the beneficial bacteria.
What helps a red arowana develop color?
To help a red arowana develop color, feed more shrimp, color-enhancing food, earthworms, and roaches. Shrimp is rich in astaxanthin and helps but works slowly with long-term feeding. Color food works fast but is hard to digest; too much causes indigestion. Insects color fast but may carry parasites/bacteria—clean before feeding.
Why Does an Arowana Lie on the Tank Bottom, and How to Respond?
Many arowana keepers have seen the fish lie on the tank bottom, but few know why. Our veterinarian details the causes and responses, hoping to help.