Nah, so far he never did, even when i hold and move him into container when moving.

Bro, this eve i noticed a new issue. Looks like my aro scales got different, could it be rotten scales?



This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 8 2012, 08:26 PM

Sorry i just used phone camera, very difficult to take still image cuz fish keeps moving as i come closer.

I think i'm gonna set a different tank for the turtle. Easier for me to control water parameters. Going out now for that. Hope will find something good.

A GH? Looks like one..

Hi, urs look very similar to my aro. Mind to share the prize & size?

A shot with his tankmate Bichir, sorry just using sIII camera



This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 14 2012, 09:08 AM

Mine about 11" at the same price. They guy claimed it as SHB Next time should request for certificate.

Now the price of Aros really cheap rite? Might even try for comm tank in future. Heheh..

Mind to share the whole tank setup? I think he jumped bcuz of my turtle before. Now that they were separated, i think he's getting more stable.

Now looking for suitable background paper/ sticker. Any recommendations?

Thanks bro.. really hard to classify aros, esp when it comes to a noob like me..

Even in arofanatics forum they get confused sometimes..

Yeah, been thinking of black wallpaper too.
Thanks, now i know why he claimed so..

Bro, hope ure doing well with Aquatic Solutions. Been visiting ur FB link now and again, since im planning to construct a pond soon.

Personally, i'd just go for water maintainance. WTT is really a pain, unless u already have a white tank and space. Status : Still working on background and slate base.. So much yet to do

This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 16 2012, 09:26 PM

Hello there. Ur dragon looks great. Is it XB? Mind to share the price?

Xian Leng still got many choices? I heard they arent as good as they were before, in their glorious days.

Dont forget to update

I tried black wallpaper on my tank. Overall, it gives darker appearance but i think its okay, since fishes feel secure in dark place after all.

Overall look :



Dragon one piece :



Aragorn special shot (from front) :



Shot with tankmate Bichirs :



This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 18 2012, 03:05 PM

Mind to share the type of ur tanning lamp? Will u be using wallpaper on aquarium or white fiber tank?

Nice MG, congrats on great choice and good husbandry. I was wondering, how come the lateral line on ur aro looks black?

Hi Jenn77. My fren keeps several XBs with two stingrays in his 6 footer comm. He offers one for me but i dont wanna consider any fish addition for now, let alone something i never tried before. So i'll stick with Aro & bichirs for now.

About ur hunt, u plan to get a GH straightaway? I know the price is very affordable now as ppl sell Aros almost everywhere, but i think thats too hasty an approach. Many aro keepers (including me) start with cheaper ones 1st, not that because we couldnt afford better choices, but to make things easier if something bad happens. For me, -and maybe for me alone- pet keeping is not entirely about the price, beauty, or types, but the most important is the spiritual bond. Many has started this hobby with sparkling interest, but soon abandoned their fish and even the whole tank after a few months.

But if u really think its in u, then go for it. If anything u wanna know, dont hesitate to ask around and learn. I still consider myself a noob, even this is my 4th aro. Yes i'm still learning around, both in reality and on net. Sifus here would be more than ready to help with information.

Dont forget to update ur hunt. Good luck bro

Another shots :





This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 19 2012, 12:42 AM

Update of my aro in a new tank setup





Sorry for the blurry images, dont have enough time for more shots.

This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 19 2012, 08:09 PM

For the bichirs, cuz i have the feeling they dislike slippery glass surface on the tank base. And also, my tank wasnt painted in the bottom, so if i keep it bare based, all the fishes see is white and self-reflections, which is not good for their coloration. I tried brown tiles before that (as in picture below), and my Endi turns pale just after one night.



I dunno if the change may encourage DE. From my observation, my aro doesnt give much attention to the base. He just swims mostly in the upper part of the tank. The only time he goes deeper in the bottom is when he feels insecure, like many ppl approach the tank wall, etc.

Thanks anyway, i should check their conditions from time to time

I think exo terra has this kind of product, which usually meant for geckos / lizards (see picture). But i dont think aros love dead foods, as in most cases including mine.


Yeah how i wish my aro will take MP as well.. He refused dried shrimp too.

If u got sell, i wana try some on my aro, seriously. I heard some LFS in perak got sell frozen lipan, but dunno true or not..

Haha i know many ppl got entomophobia. Me too i was scared of insects and crawly things before. But not after playing around with them. Now i can hold live crickets, superworms and home lizards bare-handedly

Fear is to overcome bro, not an excuse. Or so i told my wife

I used to buy in bulk from official Hikari distributor in JB. Can get special price. Google up Hikari Malaysia u can easily get their phone number & address in JB. Good luck.

Would really like to go if i live around Klang Valley. Hows their pricing like, for an xbbbmg? Choosing from a comm batch can be beneficial, as u can see & compare which is superior, good or bad..

This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 24 2012, 03:04 PM

Yeah bro. Now really itchy to get xb or GH, or super red Anyway i'm happy that my RTG doing good and healthy.

Thanks. I would very much like to join group hunting, but i'm in KB, far from Klang valley

Dont worry, poisoning is legal, in this regard only LOL

I'm eyeing this piece from mudah.my http://www.mudah.my/12inch+Arowana+Chilli+Red-19206973.htm



.... but actually i do not want to eliminate my current fish Aragorn

This post has been edited by antzz: Nov 29 2012, 08:08 PM