Caring Super Red Arowana

fish arowana
Negligence is a source of harm to the fans. Once the aquarium aerator remiss not to control, might be dying Arowana. Moreover, careless, certainly more fatal consequences. So for fans who really love arowana, must pay attention to the ins and outs around care. The hope, for Arowana in the aquarium can look elegant and beautiful.So what to do?
1. Pay Attention to aquarium equipment
Success of the aquarium into a comfortable place for arowana fish, was influenced by the completeness of the support facilities.
Aerator
Aerator or air pump function is to supply air into the aquarium water, and simultaneously vaporize or encourage the burning remnants out of the aquarium. Aerator said to be good, if a small electrical current is moving.
Heater & Thermometer
Heater (heater) is needed, especially at the aquarium water temperature dropped drastically. While the water temperature control equipment or thermometer was also installed in the aquarium. In cold areas, heater and thermometer is needed.
Filter
Filter or filter function to filter the water in the aquarium. This work includes a filter to suck up water aquarium, filter, and back again into the tank in a clean condition.
TL lamps
The presence of fluorescent lamp, in addition to emit light, could also enhance the appearance of the aquarium. But, lest the light beam TL actually generate heat in excess of needs. Ideally for an aquarium of 80 × 40 cm requires a powerful 20 watt fluorescent lamp.
2. Diligent aquarium maintenance
I can not help if you already love arowana fish in the aquarium, diligent enough to care.For then, the appearance of the aquarium arowana looks healthy, fresh, and fun.
Feeding
Arowana in the aquarium’s main menu is a centipede. But do not constantly be centipede, should be varied with other foods. For example: shrimp, cockroaches, frogs, centipedes, lizards, and crickets.
Control and replacement of water
Every day is required to control water temperature and pH. The ideal water temperature for fish arowana about 25-27 degrees Celsius. If the temperature of cold water, immediately turn on the heater until the water temperature as required. While the desired pH of about 6 to 8.5. If the pH is too low, then add the lime into the aquarium. In addition, water sanitation should be noted also, please treat water aquarium with Malachite green, with a frequency of 3 weeks.
And do not forget, also replaced the aquarium water. But the change of water dipilahkan into two, namely: (a) regular water changes every 2 days with a volume of 10% of the entire volume of the aquarium water, and (b) total water change every 3 months. If you use tap water, should be allowed 24 hours in advance to settle the content of chlorine, and after that can be incorporated into the aquarium.
3. Interior of the aquarium
Life in the aquarium is a replica of the environment in the wild. Therefore, it is necessary in the interior of the aquarium. This means demanding an appreciation of aesthetics, so the combination of graceful beauty of the aquarium with arowana fish can feel the coolness of a harmonious display.
Water plants
Given the origins of arowana fish that like to hide under water the plants, then we are ready to provide the plant in question. There are several types of aquatic plants to choose from include: Vallisneria spiral, Hidrilla verticillata, Riccia fluiutana, Higrophila polisperma, Pistia stratiotes, Najas indica, and so forth.
Sand rock
Sand is used as the foundation laying of the rock. River sand should be used, which was mixed with humus. In addition, given also includes coral-rock and essays. Idéal berdia meter stone size of 3 mm. These rocks have a wide variety of patterns and colors but still beautiful.