V3 Here we come !!!

Members:
1. c0c0nut - Chili Red
2. saif_bear - Blood Red / RTG / Malaysian Golden
3. Gnoof - Green
4. ChelseaFan - Green
5. MadStone - Red Jardini
6. aljebat - RTG
7. serewen - Silver
8. skadead - Chili Red
9. dildream and babyfiona - Green / Indo Golden
10. 1717 - Golden
11. burag0 - RTG
12. yikchun - Yellow Tail
13. aryan - Chili Red
14. Balthasar - Pearl
15. styloe - Super Red / Blue Base
16. gengenhell - RTG
17. SoFastSoFurious - Super Red / Blood Red
18. ahan18 - Blood Red
19. beh_yo_rabbitry - Jardini / RTG / Yellow Tail
20. novo - Jardini / Silver
21. Ycg5555 - Super Red
22. fateen - Pearl
23. Manufacture - Blood Red / Chilli Red / HB Golden / XB Golden / BB Golden
24. Shark King - RTG / Chili Red
25. mydelsol - Australian Pearl
26. Moorish - Blood Red / Golden
27. Arix - Banjar Red
28. spirit of demon - RTG / Green / Yellow Tail
29. wmkr - Super Red / Yellow Tail
30. ganabathi - Pearl / Yellow Tail
31. rabbitkiller - Yellow Tail
32. YSCagro - Red / XB Golden
33. slakedlime - RTG
34. imnotakid - Silver
35. cphcphcph - HB-RTG

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Added on May 15, 2008, 10:24 pmParts of an Asian Arowana





Arowana Jargon or Abbreviation (For those newbie)
RTG = Red Tail Golden
XBACK = Cross Back
YT = Yellow Tail
YTL = Yi Tiao Long ( straight line scales on 6th level )
TKL = Tikum Leng
PLJ = Protruding Lower Jaw
SR = Super Red ( Grade 1 Red )
CR = Chilli Red
ER = Emperor Red
BMB XB = Bukit Merah Blue
PG = Panda Gold
PHG = Pahang Gold
PR = Purple Red
EBXB = Electric Blue Crossback
VFSR = Violet Fusion Super Red
BB = Beneficial Bacteria
SABF = Singapore Arowana Breeding Farm ( Farm based in Singapore )
DFI = Dragon Fish Industry ( Farm based in Singapore )
QH = Qian Hu ( Farm based in Singapore )

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DE = Drop Eye
WC = Water Change
KL = Ketapang Leaves
SW = Superworms (big)
MW = Mealworms (small)
MP = Market prawns
CRIT = Crickets
XL = Xian Leng (Farm based in Malaysia)
XL SA = Xian Leng Shah Alam (showroom)
XL BP = Xian Leng Batu Pahat (showroom)
HOA = House of Arowans
UV = Ultra Violet Light (use to kill parasite and bacteria)
BM BB = Bukit Merah Blue Base
KK = King Kong ( Melaka local fish shop)
LFS = Local Fish Shop
FF = Feeder Fish
TY = Tong Yuan (Cross breed of a high quality red with a high quality golden)
JAR = Jardini

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Added on May 15, 2008, 10:24 pmThings that you should read to know 'more' click the link below

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Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
These are some of the common questions which are frequently asked by Arowana owners and the answers to these questions. As much as possible, we'll make sure that the contents provided here are unbiased, accurate & repeatable.

Q. What are suitable companions for my Arowana?
We are compiling a list of suitable companions for Arowanas. As the aggressiveness of Arowanas differ greatly, even very compatible species may be attacked by your Arowana. This list is to be used as a guide based on feedback from Arowana owners around world.

Q. I heard that we should not have planted tanks and Arowanas.
It's not a matter of keeping Arowanas with planted tanks which is bad, but the additional maintenance which is required to keep the tank clean. Planted tanks usually mean that there's gravel in the tank and although gravel is pleasant to look at, it can trap debris / waste products produced by your Arowana. This can foul up the water conditions rather quickly and if proper care is not taken, the water can deteriorate very quickly and cause problems / diseases for your Arowana. There's an excellent article regarding the upkeeping of Discus in planted tanks which could help any one in attempting a Arowana & planted tank setup. Click here.


Q. My Arowana is not eating. Help!
Probably the first sign of more serious problems to come, there are many reasons why arowanas refuse to eat. One of the least worrying & common problems is overfeeding. By continuously feeding excessively, arowanas tend to break into a "starving phase" and stop eating completely until they feel like eating again. The best solution to this problem is to monitor your feeding and feed only what your arowana is able to eat comfortable and stop when it shows signs of slowing down (or about 80% of it's eating capacity).

More often than not, an arowana that is not eating is a sign to more serious problems like sudden stress or even diseases. Check the tank water parameters for any unusual warnings like an ammonia spike or a sudden drop in pH or temperature. If the water parameters look fine and there are no visible signs of diseases, your arowana might be suffering from an internal disease. Monitor the arowana closely over the next few days and proceed with treatment as necessary.

Q. I'm going on a vacation for a week, what about feeding?
Most fishes are able to go without food for weeks so it's nothing to worry about. Feed your arowana slightly more the day before you leave and also slightly more on the day you come back.

Q. How do I know if my Arowana is a male or a female?
There isn't a sure-fire way of telling the sex of an Arowana. One way which could indicate the gender of the Arowana is by looking at it's mouth. Males usually have "deeper" mouths because their are mouth breeders and the space is required to hold the eggs/frys until they are ready to venture. A sort of protection if I'm not wrong.


Q. I want to keep 2 Arowanas in the same tank. Will they fight?
It is not advisable to keep 2 arowanas in the same tank as injuries are unavoidable and death of one fish is almost certain on most ocassion. Arowanas are very territorial fishes and they usually do not tolerate the company of another "competitor". Multiple arowanas can be kept together only if the numbers are large enough (e.g. 6-10). With such a large number, the aggression is reduced and the arowanas too, will find it hard to establish any form of territory. A large tank however, is needed to house such a large number of arowanas. The only exception to keeping 2 arowanas in the same tank is when the arowanas have paired off after courtship and are ready for breeding. This is VERY rare and only attempted by a very small number of experienced owners.

Q. My pH is 7.5, will my Arowana be fine?
Arowanas prefer water parameters that are slightly acidic (6.0-7.0). There's no doubt that an arowana can live comfortable in a slightly alkaline tank, but in the long run, the stresses of a different water climate could result in the weakening of the fish and makes it susceptible to diseases.

Q. Is aquarium salt necessary during each water change?
In a word, No. Aquarium salt has numerous benefits like prevention of diseases as well as improving gill functions but it's not absolutely essential during water changes.

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Quote from Arofanatics.com

wow,version 3 rite?

yes superkian you own a arowana ?...wanna be listed ?

wah.. new version d.. congrats... long time din come lo.. will join u alll vr soon... currently busy wif my SGs

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Added on May 15, 2008, 11:18 pmn ya... y my name was not there.. i tot my name was there when V2.. i got RTG, yellow tail, n green

number 28 bro....never missed you out

nope,i never own it.but im interested for the fish last 3 year,but no money to buy the fish,im prefer red,silver,gold arowana.those quiete expensive for me,so im just read the guide to take care of it.haha

sorry bro..

i m blind... hahaha

bro u can start small...by getting a rtg... there are nice..

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Added on May 16, 2008, 8:46 am


bro i might need to change my aro's list later... will update u in due time

c0c0
i'm thw ex-owner of the red jardini
red jardini no more
next year, next target, new aro

Congrats on the new version!

Wah!!!! New version. Up towards the moon!
The new era of arowanas.

wowoooooooooooo

congratulations... aro spirit everlasting.... good job and strong supports...

Tonite/This weekend I will post some update for my aro. Hehe..
Must fill this forum with pictures.

Need Advise

Bear with me bros, I cannot reveal too many things but just need some idea how to deal with my current situation. So do not PM me for name, location and species.

On early March I was being introduce by a good fren to a byb, we verbally confirm a batch of fish and I was told the fish would arrive by end of mac. So I setup all my tank and fish room total 8 x 4footer tank was set up with great speed to cycle the water preparing for the fish arrival.

By mid Mac, everything was confirm and I was asked to pay the full amount RM15,000. But as usual I dont feel comfortable I negotiate to pay 50% which is RM7500, that also after I reconfirm with my good fren (who introduce) if this guy can be trusted.

On 20Mac I bank in the RM7500, and was told the fish would arrive in 10 days.

10 days passed no fish, and was told a story that he was late in paying the breeder and the batch was sold, he told me this time have to wait till end of April to receive the batch.

1 month passed...end of April I was again told the fish cannot be delivered and have to wait till end of May. Ok enuf is enuf, on my end everything is breaking down.

I told him I want to cancel the order and please refund me back the money since its been twice he cannot deliver.

He told me no refund and this is where I started feeling I was in the "Black Pearl POTC"

Further negotiation and finally he agreed to refund me the money on the 15 May which was yesterday. Called him in the afternoon he say nite....at nite call no one pick up, sms no reply, email no reply.

On my end my partner who share this batch of fish already pull out, and 2 of my buyer also pull out. I cannot take the fish as I do not have the cash to take in all the fish.

So bro what is the advise, what can I do, I really need all your expertise to deal with this matter to collect back the RM7500.

1. Report to polis
2. Tribunal
anymore?

1. REPORT TO THE POLICE

I think just send a final sms saying that if he didnt refund the money, u will report him to the police. U have all of his details right? so i doubt he will ignore your sms...

Police report....


And CONGRATS on the new Version

Make a police report & ask the bank to freeze that person account

I think bank act if got police report & support by the police

Hey Coco..

Can I be listed too?
I am from KK, Sabah & I owned 1 RTG & 1 YT, but yet to name them.
Read so much useful info from version 2.
Will post my aro later when I m free. Thx

Can i be listed to the owner list also.

I have one yellow tail. 15cm long

yo! bro you are in the family ! welcome !

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Added on May 17, 2008, 12:26 pm



nice redz !

C0c0, it that Airbus?

report to police...
so, bro.. next time better buy fr fish shop lo.. i think if u wan to buy some many aros.. sure got discaunt one... no nid to worry that fish shop sell you expensive... CHEAP doesn't means GOOD...
if u will saying that fish shop cannot supply u the amount of fish... den, look for qianhu or xianleng.. i dun think they cannot meet ur request...
coz they hav big aro farm..around malaysia.. n oversea too...

i wish it was air bus, but not hahahaha...

this is my dream arowana.may i know how much it is on the market for this type small arowana?

Some little update from me.

MG after transfered into tank with blue background. Current diet is Crickets.







RED after improved appetite. Currently fed with 2 frogs daily. Hope can pump this guy.
Sorry for the poor picture, this guy abit active lately. Always chase his tankmates.





RTG after 1 week with me. This piece appetite is very good.
Can eat 20 SW per day. But I control his meal up to 15 SW per day.
Don't like it to grow up too fast and be out of shape, I like it to maintain its body shape.

I think it'll end up this way if he again aeroplane me btw got postpone till this wed.




can bank do this?




Bro if I can get this from lfs I would've done that... you think XL everything also ada meh

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Added on May 19, 2008, 11:42 amSaifbear; I love that gold very solid...


btw CEO last nite update, full blast TFC to make it red red

Moorish, ever solve your problem? if the fellow still not replying you, try to seek help from your good friend who introduced you (dun blame him, not his fault), see if you can find a way to get contact with that fellow.

If he still refuse to in touch with you, you have to make a police report. U should draft a police report first b4 going to launch a police report (normally police offical will write your complaint in very brief manner, so better prepare a draft by yourself). the draft report shall be as detail as possible:
1. stated the byb cheater's name, contact no, address/location of his farm,
2. who goes with u (means u got witness),
3. when did u make deal with him,
4. payment date and mode of payment,
5. sales and purchase agreement or any kind of black and white,
6. the following correspondence (SMS or email),

Try make your report is as detail as possible, and make sure the official police report covered everything u stated. Good luck to u.

btw, do u mind to tell us where is the location of the byb's farm, so that next time our group members can be more aware.

Thanks man.
Moorish, I always love your Red. Very2 nice shape.

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C0c0, your Airbus looks healthy. Nice.

Bro color development very good hor, we bought the red nearly same time and can see keeping in clear tank like mine the development very very slow and keeping in black tank very fast.



Thanks for the good tips, I'll probably print out the email conversation and hope it should help




Thanks bro

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Added on May 20, 2008, 5:51 pmMy bank just called me theres a 7500 cheque deposit into my account but must wait 2 days for clearing... hope everything is on the right track.

thanks bro....i think coverd tank usually will bring out the color of the fish..anyway moorish hope you get back ya cash and your fish looks superb too !

Good to hear that u got the check banked in. hopefully it is not a "pok" check. once u get your $$, can start sourcing new aros for your massive tank set up.

when cheque clear can upgrade to CR comm tank... hehehehe min 6 CR

U know what guys,
My level poison is in critical level
i may buy new aro sooner than i thought

argh! it's killing me watching these pictures u guys posted

kekekeke kena racun liao....wan do gathering in XL ma ?

Hehe.. Stoney dah kene racun.
C0c0 bile nak gather?

bro now also i dont have any aro in the tank only it's mate which is 3 green kelah, 2 sebarau, 2 bichir and 3 ST only... was thinking of not buying new aro but dont think can tahan that long also... coz now my hand, body and mind is iching already.... hehehehe

The problem now is:-

IF i buy new aro, i need new tank,
new tank mean, 5/6 footer cabinet tank that will cost me more tham RM3K
new tank mena, new aro that will also cost me thousands

so, the conclusion is, wait next year laaaaa
which is hard to do

bro can tahan kerr... that is min 6-7 more month depend on when u want to purchase the aro lah....for me max i can tahan i think only 1-2 month lah...

I think you guys very terrible la, go see a doctor

for me I hate going lfs, thats why I seldom go XL or HOA, worry if suddenly see a pc I like then sure cannot sleep, better walk around pudu then be happy with what I have

yalor i think i do need to see a doctor that is why going back up to penang this weekend just to see doctor aka Dato K

Its time to poison MI pula.. hehe..

so what do you want to racun him with.. i think he will racun u nanti....

Ask him to teman me to survey aro.
I'm not afraid of being racun coz I'm already on my quest to find my blue dragon.

Last 2 weeks at XLSA I saw one potential BBXB, its on the far left of the XB section, the 2nd tank on the bottom row, very nice...price slightly lower than yamaha Nuovo


The cheque cleared, case finally closed, thanks everyone for their valuable advise

That is very good news man. Now can continue with your project.

that one sudah kena booked... last weekend went to XLSA also saw the top one very nice... retail price rm4388.. high blue based tone but the aro like takut abit lah...

congrate on the clearance of the cheque.... so can share next new project apa????

Hmmm.. RM4388 before discount right? Maybe can get lesser after nego.

now settle the house project first, then after that only do the other project.