Arowana Needs Anti Stress

   An arowana is a graceful fish that swims in a relaxing manner. It stays most of the time near the surface of the water and moving most of the time. The colour of its body could be enhanced by the colour and lighting of its environment as well as the type of feeds given to it. The shining beautiful colour of its scales makes it a prized fish for hobbyists. By watching it swimming is just like being hypnotized into relaxing. Make us feel sort of calm. It needs a big aquarium for it to have enough swimming space and exercise in order to stay healthy. In aquarium, it is practically a solitary fish. Which means people usually rear only one arowana in a tank/aquarium unless the tank or pond is really big.

  
    The last time I wrote under 'Arowana In Distress', our arowana got well and we were really relieved and happy. But three days ago, my hubby bought 2 parrot fish from his usual fish shop because he couldn't resist buying at the recommendation of the owner that was to make the aquarium more colourful and act as company to our arowana since our aquarium is quite big to accommodate extra 2 fishes. I was sceptical when my hubby brought back the 2 fishes and I reminded him about the previous episode of nibbling case. He put the fishes in anyway and got our timid arowana all stressed again. Worst this time, it sank to the bottom and staying very still at one specific corner of the aquarium for 1 3/4 days after the parrot fishes were removed. The colour of its scales turn dull and blackish - bad sign. The only consolation is it is still able to eat when fed. Gave it the same type of treatment like last time -changed 1/3 of the water, add extra aeration for more oxygen, mixed in stress reducing formula which was patented in US plus arowana medicine. At least now it seems to be swimming again although not much. Still sluggish. Hopefully it will recover soon. Told my hubby not to try any new experiments with his arowana or the aquarium in future. When the arowana fell sick, our hearts seemed to pop out. Couldn't take much of that because the feeling was horrible. Took so long for it to grow to 2 feet and be an adult fish, fell in love with it and it is really expensive.




Prescription : Learn from mistakes but be prepared that the feeling sucks. Cheer up!!!

(21.05.11-Saturday)


**Note :  Just to update - our arowana is more active today...(22.05.11-Sunday)