How much is an arowana fry? A detailed guide to keeping them

Arowanas are robust and very easy to keep. Whether it is a silver arowana, a golden arowana or a red arowana, they can live well in weakly acidic to neutral water, making them a relatively easy fish species to keep. So how much does an arowana fry cost? And how exactly do you keep one?

1. How much does an arowana fry cost?

The price of arowanas is the first problem beginners face when choosing one. On the market, arowana prices range from a few dozen yuan to tens of thousands of yuan, and prices also differ from region to region. The large price differences are mainly determined by the arowana variety.

2. How do you keep an arowana?

1. Choosing the variety

Do not blindly chase the price. Currently, arowana prices on the market are determined by how rare the variety is, but there is also an element of artificial hype. For example, the currently most expensive crossback golden arowana and super red arowana both contain an inflated component, because hybrid varieties are easy to select for.

For an ordinary household, keeping a few silver arowanas is quite suitable.

2. Choosing the tank

Arowanas are rather timid, and several arowanas will also fight and squabble with each other, so you must ensure that the arowana has a fairly large activity space or an independent activity space. If the variety is an expensive arowana, it is recommended to buy a separate tank for it. It is best to buy a smart tank rather than choosing an ordinary tank.

3. Water temperature and water quality

Arowanas are tropical (and also subtropical) freshwater fish, and the water temperature needs to be kept at around 28 degrees Celsius all year round, so a smart tank is needed to control the water temperature. In addition, the water quality needs to be kept clean to avoid skin diseases. When changing the water, do it step by step and gradually, otherwise the arowana will not adapt.

4. Feeding bait

Many arowana keepers like to feed their arowanas ordinary bait. This practice is wrong. Arowanas like to eat live food; smaller fish and shrimp, or earthworms and centipedes, are all fine. Feed at fixed times, once in the morning and once in the evening, and decide the amount yourself after measuring it out. Do not overfeed and cause the arowana to become obese.

Any leftover bait must be scooped out promptly to avoid polluting the water.

5. Daily care

Arowanas are rather timid and are very easily startled. Once startled, an arowana will reduce its activity and curl up in one spot in the tank. So during normal times, when family members or guests come to look, try to avoid excessive movement, getting too close, or loud noises that startle the arowana.

Fighting between arowanas or bumping into the tank will damage the arowana's barbels or skin scales and affect its appearance.