Re: Transporting arrowana

Kewl, I just cancelled a trip to buffalo this monday, it's thanksgiving up 
here.  

Hey I need to ask you some off topic stuff, I'll drop you a line via email

what size of tank do you keep them in?  I see them as displays in one pet 
shop it's chilli red (asian) about 30" in a 4' tank

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Keng) wrote in 
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> If this is not too late, the arowana is a difficult fish to transport
> as it tend to jump a lot and is very strong. I had a 3' one which was
> a nightmare to even get out of the tank. I used a mild sedative I got
> from the vet, where it was just a little drousy.
> 
> From my experience, the arowana grows really quickly. I had an asian
> arowana which was red and gold. I have no experience in the silver one
> but it should be the same. I got it at about 2" and it grew to 3' in
> about 3 years. I would suggest not to get them with the yolks on. I
> have seen the silver and black ones just last week at the pet store
> here in Buffalo NY for $29 for a 6" fish.
> 
> I fed my fish crickets, roaches, shrimps and guppies. It only ate live
> food which made it difficult.
> 
> Good luck.
>