good that you all agree with me...we came here not to show off but to share our experience on keeping 1...

newbies come join us !

I want to find the Emperor Super Red !!!

if i found some1's wallet....and got 2k inside....i head striaght to fish shop....blood red , chili red and super red please bring out....i wanna buy ahahahhahaa...

only fat hope...

not much people do...alot have their own opinion...so see which one u willing to follow...

There are basically four different varieties of Red Arowanas namely Blood Red, Chili Red, Orange Red and the
Golden Red. In recent years, Chili Red, Blood Red, Orange Red and Golden Red are grouped together and
termed Super Red or `First Grade Red'. It has made the termed `Super Red' inferior since Orange Red and
Golden Red do not bear the qualities of the former two and they have only comparatively colors appear either
in orange or golden orange. The usage of terms has indeed changed over the years and the term Super Red is
now becoming more commonly used among breeders when naming their red arowanas.
The Chili Red and Blood Red are both originated from two famous waters in Western Kalimantan, Indonesia
called the River Kapuas and Lake Sentarum. Lake Sentarum, consisting of many smaller lakes interlinked
between each other, is at one end of River Kapuas. These waters are covered by the thick Peat Forest which
provides a very primitive environment for these Jurassic fishes, but with its naturally occurring minerals,
blackwater and abundance of food source produce very positive effects on the colors of this particular variety of
Asian Arowana. Also the vast areas of red arowanas habitat may be the reason behind the variations within the
red arowana variety. Some seem to have broader body, steeper spoonheads, greater red intensity and heavier
base colors than others, just for example. And, it is because of such differences in appearance, the early
dealers in Indonesia created another two general terms for two main groups of red-turning arowanas found in
that region. They are Chili Red and Blood Red. The names Chili and Blood were given because of their
difference in red intensity, Chili Red has a chili color while Blood Red has a red color that looks like blood color.
Apart from colors, Chili Red and Blood Red are also different in terms of shape. While Chili Red is broader in
shape, Blood Red is longer and slimmer. This broadness can be seen between the back and the bottom of the
body of a Chili Red that is both thick and wide. This wideness extends all the way backward to tail of the fish
rather than one that the usual tapering downwards to the tail, which belongs to that of a Blood Red. This
difference in shape together with its thick frame scales, spoonhead and intensified red color scales has made
the Chili Red look more massive, forceful, well-balanced and prosperous-looking.

The Chili Red also has large red-colored eyes and a diamond-shaped tail while
the Blood Red has whiter and smaller eyes and a big wide-opened fan-shaped
tail. Chili Reds has eyes so big that sometimes the edges of the eyes actually
"touch" the top of the head and the lower jaws. The tail of Chili Red is obvious
diamond-shaped which can be large and outward-extending as well. The Blood
Red on the other hand, has much smaller eyes that look somewhat "normal"
and a rounder, widely spread tail that is simply beautiful. These characteristics
are obvious even when the fish is young, so it is possible to spot a Chili Red or
Blood Red when young. Apart from the above, a personal opinion from us is
that the scales of Chili Reds have more obvious green cores and have heavier
metallic shines while Blood Red have shines that is shinier and tends to
resemble that of a Cross-back Golden when young. Also, the shape of a young Blood Red seems rounder as
compared to Chili Reds.
Despite the differences observed above, both Chili and Blood Reds are still the most stunning looking red
arowanas customers can get and it is most important for any hobbyists to get a red arowana that turns red,
Chili or Blood Red. These days genuine Blood Red or Chili Red are rare to find. And generally a Super Red type
with some Chili Red bloodline has sharper looking face and a pointed head/mouth region and naturally with
deep red color finnages. To get a good red, it is more advisable to approach a reputable farm that sells genuine
red arowanas.
The color developments of both fishes are also differ with Chili Red being a late developer while Blood Red are
early developer. To put it in simple terms, Chili Reds will normally achieve its full bloom red color 1-2 years
later than Blood Reds and this red color is often a breath-taking one, especially with its relatively thinner red
framed scales. This is as far as red intensity is concern. However, the stages of color developments of the body
for both fish are similar. Orange color is often the transitional stage to the eventual red color which some red
arowanas will experience. Of course, there are also red arowanas that, in their whole 8 years remained palelooking
and only to turn suddenly to full red color in a short space of one month, much to the shock of the
owners. The judgments on red arowanas can be difficult at times and it can take plenty of efforts and patience
to realize the true potential of a young red arowanas. These efforts are definitely worthwhile.

ok just answer this question....you wan frequent cleaning or less cleaning...

less cleaning is cannister ....more easy...unplug 2 hose...and clean every 6 months, have to breed the good bacteria again...

overflow filter like mine....clean when u think its dirty....sponge and cotton have to be clean every 2 weeks,....

top filter cheapest....easy to maintain...clean every week....due to small size...

my opinion only. anyone care to comment ?

guys this is how i do it.
remove 30% or 20% of the water. add vitamins and antichlorine. since the water is less in the tank the fish absorb the vitamin better. leave for 10-15 minute. den add the new water.

no point add water and den anti chlorine. by that time the chlorine already spread around the tank. and your fish might be half life....if chlorine level too high

REMEMBER:
anti chlorine den water, same like u make syrup. add syrup 1st den water. easier to mix rite ?. also add good bacteria 1 day after u WC cause anti chlorine kills good bac. so i only add bac 1 day after i do WC.

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 8 2006, 10:40 AM

my tank is 4ft x 2.5 and the filter system tank is 2ft. yes you need to make holes in the main tank. usually u do this when u order the tank. the come with the wooden cabinet set. if you just bought a tank with no holes no prob go for cannister.

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 8 2006, 02:05 PM

for pro about 20min...noobie maybe 1hr ??? i don know....but that is my set up. known as overflow or slump system.

all order make....cost me RM1800.-

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 8 2006, 04:57 PM

not in the good mood today....since yesterday aro was floating....on the surface...suspect swim bladder prob....haiz sien

wait...

i don know if he got it or not...sometimes he is normal sometimes not...shit la...
need to change water and monitor water condition....hope it helps...



Monitoring update:

sometimes when swims bubbles of air come out from his ass, suspect got air trap in belly. need to call some pro for advise.

saw people askin this question also

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 9 2006, 09:18 AM

i not so bother when he is top...when he is not moving at bottom of tank thats what i am worried about

once a while ok....but this is quite frequent


oh one more thing....he not swimming like normal...he is floating...just not moving...

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 9 2006, 09:22 AM

i also hope he recovers....he seems to be farting bubbles alot....don know why...going to fish shop and ask if there is any cure...

water para is ok....just checked....i stop feeding him and monitoring now....now got swim la....after few min sink to the bottom....or floats on top....not a good sign la....

Wash my filter last week sat , was fine all this while until today....my previous post got my filter type

wash with the aged water....should be no problem.....i don know wat is going on

mealworms...happen when i added few small fishes that i bought from the local fish shop...

going out to check for some medicine soon...you guys help me ask around ok ? thanks in adavance !

could be....itot of changing diet for him...all this while he was fine with mealwrom...shit !!!

i am angry at myself for making a silly mistake !

king kong and the one near my house say better don use med...try naturally 1st

ok went to few shop got few solution...1 of the aro in the shop was also having this prob....they said just get heater and turn it to 32C...after fews days should be better....they said is common for aro to have this...

ask around in king kong...their red come in from indo no cert ahahah...and gold aro come from their farm...so king kong gold is better den their red...some red having sign of drop eye

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: Dec 9 2006, 05:56 PM

king kong red at 12 inch RM5k gold didn check out


sign of recovery !!! he is swimming and no more floating !!! got but not very often !!!

THANK GOD !!!

i will never sell this aro, i know why this happen to me...i have upset him by keep on saying wanna trade him for a red aro...he will be with me until his last swim...red are you just got to wait, he has punish me, learn my lesson...