arowana and planted tanks

[FlyingFish]

quite new here thus learning ..was wondering whether is it a good idea to put arowana (small ones) in a planted tank? and also can we mix other fishes such as guppies, cardinals or tetras with the aro? was wondering if the aro would feed on them instead..hope to get this answered..thx

[budak]

hi, if you do a search for "arowana planted" you should find some old threads with useful advice.

[hwchoy]

[vinz]

Small arowanas become big arowanas very quickly. It takes only 6 months for a 6 inch arowana to get to 12 inches (give or take a few inches). Another year and it will near or exceed 18 inches.

If you want to put them in a planted tank, start with a big one.

Yes, it will try to eat all the other fishes.

Do a search, as suggested by Budak. There are old threads which elaborate on the above and other stuff.

[hwchoy]

woooo! instant appearance by the aro owner

hey vinz, how big is the bugger now?

[vinz]

About 17" to 18".

[blur one]

generally speaking the smaller fish will become a snack but some do survive some times.... I find that the rummy nose I have in my planted aro tank good for clearing up the bits of super worm when my aro eats and chews (He's a messy eater). Guppy too slow a swimmer and will get eaten