How low can arowana handle?

Squid · 14-02-2017, 02:02 AM

Our temperature here right now is 23 deg celcius. And the water is also quite cold, how low temperature cam arowanas handle? My main concern is my pond as i'm unable to heat it due to size/volume. Any suggestions?

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Homester · 14-02-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Squid

Our temperature here right now is 23 deg celcius. And the water is also quite cold, how low temperature cam arowanas handle? My main concern is my pond as i'm unable to heat it due to size/volume. Any suggestions?

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How deep is your pond ?

Squid · 14-02-2017, 09:29 AM

Pond water is 4 feet.

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Homester · 14-02-2017, 09:30 AM

Shld Be no issue as the water near the depth will be warmer than the surface.

streetsmart73 · 14-02-2017, 10:08 AM

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Pond water is 4 feet.

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Bro Squid, you are residing in the Philippines right?

Squid · 14-02-2017, 10:12 AM

Thanks

yup I'm in philippines . But not much sunlight past few months

last summer was really really hot now i think colder than normal too

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mictok · 15-02-2017, 12:51 PM

Water temperature is always different from atmospheric temperature, respond slower. We have a tank of arowanas in shopping mall at constant low temperature probably around 22 and survive.
I think the real danger is the sudden change of temperature.

Squid · 15-02-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mictok

Water temperature is always different from atmospheric temperature, respond slower. We have a tank of arowanas in shopping mall at constant low temperature probably around 22 and survive.
I think the real danger is the sudden change of temperature.

thanks

Temperature change should be gradual in my pond

will just observe.

streetsmart73 · 15-02-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid

thanks

Temperature change should be gradual in my pond

will just observe.

Bro, are the aros in question active and feeding?

**Dave57** · 15-02-2017, 05:00 PM

Arowana is cold blooded, should be able to handle if its not too low (sub 10C).
reduce feeding when temperature is low. Metabolism rate is lower.
Take note of ammonium, nitrite and nitrate too. Bacteria react slower in low temperature too.

14-02-2017, 02:02 AM	#1
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	How low can arowana handle? Our temperature here right now is 23 deg celcius. And the water is also quite cold, how low temperature cam arowanas handle? My main concern is my pond as i'm unable to heat it due to size/volume. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dave57 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,624	Arowana is cold blooded, should be able to handle if its not too low (sub 10C). reduce feeding when temperature is low. Metabolism rate is lower. Take note of ammonium, nitrite and nitrate too. Bacteria react slower in low temperature too. __________________

14-02-2017, 09:29 AM	#3
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	Pond water is 4 feet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14-02-2017, 09:30 AM	#4
Homester Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,152	Shld Be no issue as the water near the depth will be warmer than the surface.

14-02-2017, 10:12 AM	#6
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	Thanks yup I'm in philippines . But not much sunlight past few months last summer was really really hot now i think colder than normal too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15-02-2017, 12:51 PM	#7
mictok Dragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,590	Water temperature is always different from atmospheric temperature, respond slower. We have a tank of arowanas in shopping mall at constant low temperature probably around 22 and survive. I think the real danger is the sudden change of temperature.

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