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Forum: Arowana Discussion 02-04-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
Posted By Jwho
I comm a 5" red with a 15" xb with 20 plus Angels...

I comm a 5" red with a 15" xb with 20 plus Angels sometime ago.
First few days tonmonths were horrific..
Daily injuries on the red, nothing serious but still disturbing considering its $650 gamble....
Forum: Arowana Discussion 10-01-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,100
Posted By Jwho
Looks like genetic deformities and further...

Looks like genetic deformities and further affected by environment conditions.
Narrow tank leading to tight turns that increase friction between scales leading to chip or cracks on edges, or even...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 10-01-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,421
Posted By Jwho
I know of Some fish Vetarinian that will advice...

I know of Some fish Vetarinian that will advice physical removal thou..
Unnecessary stress put on fish, is not gonna help..
I'll just leave it and perform husbandry on the system..
Forum: Arowana Discussion 10-01-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,421
Posted By Jwho
Imo looks to be lymphocystis.. It's a form of...

Imo looks to be lymphocystis..
It's a form of viral infection (iridoviruse) common in many fish.
Usually caused by low immune system and resistant , mainly from poor water quality. It's infectious...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 03-01-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,643
Posted By Jwho
With regards to using bicarbonate for buffering,...

With regards to using bicarbonate for buffering, there is an easier way.
Using enough coral chips along with your filter media will eliminate the need to constantly dose bicarbonates.
Before u...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 03-01-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,643
Posted By Jwho
Hi Alan First off, u did not mention size of...

Hi Alan

First off, u did not mention size of fish.
Usually smaller fish introduced to new environment or larger than normal tanks will cause them to "park"..
Fish is just not use to its new...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 18-12-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,643
Posted By Jwho
Sorry for your loss. IMO usually death after...

Sorry for your loss.
IMO usually death after water changes points to insufficient and incorrect water conditioners. It may seem like a no brainer but it has always been an issue for many...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 18-12-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,147
Posted By Jwho
Yes sir, that's definitely the kidneys. Fish...

Yes sir, that's definitely the kidneys.
Fish kidney runs along the spine jus adjacent to the swim bladders.
U should have no issues finding fish anatomy from Google search.
Forum: Arowana Discussion 15-12-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,147
Posted By Jwho
Hi, sorry for your loss.. From your...

Hi, sorry for your loss..

From your necropsy, looks like it's a fatty fish with all that accumulation of fat lining the organs..

That portion that is bleeding right above the swim bladder is...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 01-11-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,863
Posted By Jwho
Looks like a case of slime disease, perhaps...

Looks like a case of slime disease, perhaps Costia .
IME Combi of higher temperatures, salt n seachem paraguard should help, but with Rays, unfortunately can't. Best bet is temperature, salt at...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 20-11-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,586
Posted By Jwho
Sad to hear the worsening condition.. You did...

Sad to hear the worsening condition..
You did not update us on your type of treatment, which is the most important part of the learning process...
I just hope u dint just left the aro alone and...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 15-11-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,586
Posted By Jwho
U will need mineral salts or those freshwater...

U will need mineral salts or those freshwater rock salts..
I use marine salt mix for all my freshwater fish treatments, cuz I having plenty of it for my marine tank
Forum: Arowana Discussion 15-11-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,586
Posted By Jwho
Sorry to hear about your aro's condition... I...

Sorry to hear about your aro's condition...
I would like to suggest a few things...
First off, feeding any form of live food comes with risk, thou less likely with terrestrial feeds like sw or...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 04-10-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,063
Posted By Jwho
Seems to have some internal haemorrhaging...

Seems to have some internal haemorrhaging directly between the pectoral fins, that should be close to the heart area...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 04-10-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,063
Posted By Jwho
My condolences ... By the way, may I know...

My condolences ...

By the way, may I know what u have been feeding to the fish all this while?
The fish has so much fat deposit....
Intestine look very pale n swollen...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 29-07-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,934
Posted By Jwho
IMO those small variations r precursor for...

IMO those small variations r precursor for quality fish when it grows up..
Definitely not 100% but higher probabilities compared to zero visible signs..
Branding n price might be a good way to...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 22-06-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,589
Posted By Jwho
Immediately remove source of issue like checking...

Immediately remove source of issue like checking pumps in inlets, reduce nutrient n increase aeration to de gass excessive o2 from solution..
Forum: Arowana Discussion 22-06-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,589
Posted By Jwho
I would diagnose that as gas bubbly disease.. ...

I would diagnose that as gas bubbly disease..
Possible causes includes:
pump suction leakage sucking in air.
Air bubbles from air stone directly under pump suction inlet.
High nutrient like no3...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 13-06-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,279
Posted By Jwho
Sorry for the so many typos.. The auto...

Sorry for the so many typos..
The auto correction is a pain
Forum: Arowana Discussion 13-06-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,279
Posted By Jwho
From your earlier post, u mentioned glass top...

From your earlier post, u mentioned glass top covers..
The weather is really warmer then usual n with glass top, u will heat accumulation.. With higher heat in water mean reduced DO levels..
U will...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 13-04-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,103
Posted By Jwho
i too am puzzled by the tanning theory.. the...

i too am puzzled by the tanning theory..
the only real output with safe UV is from metal halide or specific UV LED.
the rest of the regular lamps dont really produce that much of UV rays except UVC...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 13-04-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By Jwho
heat is influenced by the wattage and not the...

heat is influenced by the wattage and not the color kelvin of lamps.
unless LED then lower heat cuz lower wattage.
there will be some difference between electronic ballast or regular ballast too....
Forum: Arowana Discussion 11-04-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,428
Posted By Jwho
By the way, what lights are r using ? It brings...

By the way, what lights are r using ?
It brings out the red pigments really well.
Let me guess, combo lighting with flouro and LED
Forum: Arowana Discussion 11-04-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,428
Posted By Jwho
Ray Congrats on the comm. Looks really good...

Ray
Congrats on the comm.
Looks really good and perfect combo.
I myself comm angels with XB and looking to comm another red aro really soon.
Thou a word or advice, those driftwood might be your...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 10-04-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,621
Posted By Jwho
Nice looking fellow

Nice looking fellow
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