Aro change in behavior.

[Squid]

Need adivse/tips with my Arowana. Its currently 16 - 18 inches,
tank is 300 Gal. It used to have a really good appetite, will takes lots of mp and sw. but about 2-3 weeks ago i noticed a change it doesn't beg for food much and would be seen resting at the buttom of the tank.

what could be the problem, Also about 3 weeks ago it banged itself against the glass a few times when i was wiping the tank glass, not sure if this will be the cause for appetite loss? also just wondering if aros get hexamita? i noticed it siometimes faces back of the tank, as my experience with discus is they face back of the tank when thye have hexa. it still eats sw, but not much appettite for mp

[~y0n9q1n~]

did u notice anything on its body? like pimple, white stuff etc etc...

[Squid]

did not notice any pimple or white stuff or hith, but noticed he's a little lethargic and facing the back of the tank when resting.

I will test my water parameters when i get home tonight.

[naser90096]

if there's no visible diseases seen, then it could be that its trying to rest - away from lights & water currents... i notice this with my red aro. cos i'm keeping a submersible light ON for 24/7, with top lights On when i'm back home & viewing. also the wavemaker is ON 24/7 to blow the poo to the underflow. so the aro juz stay at an area where there's less lights and little water current...

hope this helps ...

You should change your Water, Clean up the filter... Usually when aros behave like that, Something big is gonna happen...

[Squid]

thanks also noticed his appettite not good, won't accept mop anymore.
and chews the sw.

Originally Posted by Squid

Need adivse/tips with my Arowana. Its currently 16 - 18 inches,
tank is 300 Gal. It used to have a really good appetite, will takes lots of mp and sw. but about 2-3 weeks ago i noticed a change it doesn't beg for food much and would be seen resting at the buttom of the tank.

what could be the problem, Also about 3 weeks ago it banged itself against the glass a few times when i was wiping the tank glass, not sure if this will be the cause for appetite loss? also just wondering if aros get hexamita? i noticed it siometimes faces back of the tank, as my experience with discus is they face back of the tank when thye have hexa. it still eats sw, but not much appettite for mp

Hi bro me facing the same problemo It swims around for a bit and then just rest at the bottom. When I approach the tanks, it swims around again. Another few symptons observed was 1) the sudden thrash of its head while swimming (not often) 2) twitching of it's pectoral fin 3) Shuddering of its body while in swimming 4) sudden dash across the tank. I have done WC ard 50% (over two days) and added gensis n coarse salt n black water. Each time after waited for a 3-4 hours and tried to feed SW n MP but simply just refuses to makan. Really worried oredi now 4 days straight not intake. Observed no abnormalities on its body or finnage leh.

"Mayday! Mayday! Houston we have a problem!" To all AF bros and sis please offer yr knowledge and insights as to what course of action shud be taken next. It will be much appreciated.

Hi all, my aro hav the same problem too... it happen after i gave him centipede... is it bcoz his chosey... gave him Bf no layan... pls shifu help...

Originally Posted by Squid

Need adivse/tips with my Arowana. Its currently 16 - 18 inches,
tank is 300 Gal. It used to have a really good appetite, will takes lots of mp and sw. but about 2-3 weeks ago i noticed a change it doesn't beg for food much and would be seen resting at the buttom of the tank.

what could be the problem, Also about 3 weeks ago it banged itself against the glass a few times when i was wiping the tank glass, not sure if this will be the cause for appetite loss? also just wondering if aros get hexamita? i noticed it siometimes faces back of the tank, as my experience with discus is they face back of the tank when thye have hexa. it still eats sw, but not much appettite for mp

Did some check on hexamita... webby
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/disease/hexamita.php

[itchy]

Originally Posted by redarowanme

Hi bro me facing the same problemo It swims around for a bit and then just rest at the bottom. When I approach the tanks, it swims around again. Another few symptons observed was 1) the sudden thrash of its head while swimming (not often) 2) twitching of it's pectoral fin 3) Shuddering of its body while in swimming 4) sudden dash across the tank. I have done WC ard 50% (over two days) and added gensis n coarse salt n black water. Each time after waited for a 3-4 hours and tried to feed SW n MP but simply just refuses to makan. Really worried oredi now 4 days straight not intake. Observed no abnormalities on its body or finnage leh.

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Maybe you can consider to change your anti chorine to other reputable brands. Used to use the same brand for my fish but changed to others after discovering many fakes ones in market. Putting fake anti chorline is as good as never put anything.

Hope this helps......