V4 Here we come !!!

Members:
1. 1717 - Golden
2. ahan18 - Blood Red
3. aljebat - RTG
4. andyvi - Super Red
5. Arix - Banjar Red
6. aryan - Chili Red
7. Balthasar - Pearl
8. beh_yo_rabbitry - Jardini / RTG / Yellow Tail
9. BenSow - Silver
10. BIKA - MG
11. burag0 - RTG
12. byakuya8283 - 10 Silvers
13. c0c0nut - Chili Red
14. ChelseaFan - Green
15. cphcphcph - HB-RTG
16. Devillsin - Silver
17. dildream and babyfiona - Green / Indo Golden
18. exforce - Silver
19. fateen - Pearl
20. ganabathi - Pearl / Yellow Tail
21. gengenhell - RTG
22. Gnoof - Green
23. High-Roller - Red
24. imnotakid - Silver
25. jackbanner - MG
26. jamzz - Banjar & Yellow Tail
27. Jules - RTG
28. MadStone - Red Jardini
29. moe81 - HB-RTG
30. Manufacture - Blood Red / Chilli Red / HB Golden / XB Golden / BB Golden
31. Moorish - Blood Red / Golden
32. MX510 - HB-RTG
33. mydelsol - Australian Pearl
34. novo - Jardini / Silver
35. pigpig - HB-RTG
36. rabbitkiller - HB-RTG
37. Reave - Pearl
38. saif_bear - Blood Red, HB-RTG & HB-RTG Community
39. scooby iph- HB-RTG
40. serewen - Silver
41. Shark King - RTG / Chili Red
42. skadead - Chili Red
43. slakedlime - RTG
44. SoFastSoFurious - Super Red / Blood Red
45. spirit of demon - RTG / Green / Yellow Tail
46. styloe - Super Red / Blue Base
47. terrencehoe - Yellow Tail
48. theacab - Pearl
49. wah chai - Pearl
50. wmkr - rtg/hbrtg/goldies
51. Ycg5555 - Super Red
52. yikchun - Yellow Tail
53. YSCagro - Red / XB Golden


Parts 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 )

Quoted from Arofanatics.com

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


Things that you should read, click the link below:

http://arofanatics.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

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.

Forum F.A.Q. Topics Views

Quoted from Arofanatics.com via c0c0nut previous closed thread:

Arowana V3

Arowana V2

This post has been edited by jackbanner: Feb 1 2010, 10:43 AM

Wow Version 4!! Long Live Arowanas!!
And how can I be on the Members list? I have a 7"Silver Aro. Here are pics to share:
Before(1st oct 2009)


After(22 Nov 2009)




Thanks

Wow! Becoming very nice and quite big after keeping it not more than 2 months. Your name is in the list.

This post has been edited by jackbanner: Dec 1 2009, 11:55 AM

Yeah I saw I'm number 9 I missed that

Why don't u make your father promise u that if u get at least 6As in your PMR, he should give u a 6'x2.5'x2.5' aquarium? U need 2.5' width for bigger arowana.

This post has been edited by jackbanner: Dec 1 2009, 01:07 PM

Thanks Jack for the new thread opened.
Please update my collection. Only left Blood Red & RTG.

ConGrat on de V4.... hey jack can be a member in the forum? owns a banjar & yellow tail thk....

where is me.? i dun see my name list..

Done. When is your new MG coming? Or is it going to be community rtg? But 5x2 is quite small for community aro.

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Added on December 2, 2009, 9:38 amAdded. The more the merrier!

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Added on December 2, 2009, 9:46 amAdded.


This post has been edited by jackbanner: Dec 2 2009, 09:46 AM

I never get anything as present before if I score good in exam. My current 3ft tank is the first present because I got 4th in whole Form 2 during middle year... I just enquire 6'X2'X2' tank with cabinet and filter costs RM2500!!! That's alot and I don't think my dad will approve that unless I pay for some of it...I'm enquiring now for 2.5ft with hood and stand to put outdoors. And I will get that tank long before PMR though my aro can't survive so long in that tiny tank...

Thanks

Haha Jack.. No more MG for now. Its gonna be 10 HB Comm. 5x2x2 going to be cramp with that comm.

Marvelous! U should the picture here once it is ready.

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Added on December 2, 2009, 3:59 pmWhat about working this school holiday? XL Shah Alam is looking for workers


This post has been edited by jackbanner: Dec 2 2009, 03:59 PM

Hehe.. Sure bro. 10 pieces coming in 2 weeks time. I might end up getting another 10 pieces of HB. Now in planning stage.

Hey guys.. i have aro too.. A HB..

here are some pics:





pics were taken when my fish was about 10" long. now it's about 1.75'...

Nice setup bro. Nice looking HB too.. Got latest picture of your HB. Looks promising with high shine.

Nice. Post the latest picture so that we can see the development.

Sure, the gold has crawled up to the top last scale and it's still developing.. will try to shoot some latest pic this weekend.. thanks buddy..

No more my BBXB. Last moment with me before tapau'ed and send to join her sibling into pond (not mine ).

nice fish huhuhuhuhuh bila la dpt beli nih

wahh bro this piece also kerr bro... wahh this is good and sad news...

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Added on December 3, 2009, 9:27 amjack i dont have those aro any more... now only have goldies....aka rtg/hbrtg/goldies

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Added on December 3, 2009, 9:28 amnice shine... lastest pic pls

This post has been edited by wmkr: Dec 3 2009, 09:28 AM