Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums  

Go Back   Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums > Arowana Forum > Arowana Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-04-2017, 01:03 AM   #1
blackghost
Arofanatic
 
blackghost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 485
Default my first XB - how to groom it?

i recently got back to the aro hobby with my first crossback..

i was at the salty side for awhile, and suddenly work become tougher and i couldnt keep up with maintenance leading to a mass bleaching that wiped out my SPS corals. i was so dishearted and i was soon regretting the weekly maintenance and losing heart to continue

i decided to decomm that tank, and tot of the freshwater, maybe keeping "simpler" fishes such as guppies, tetras.. or even a blood parrot comm

while my tank was cycling, i was looking around and saw that there was not much Aros around and was thought this was due to the hobby declining..

but one day.. when i was out looking for filter media and not fish... i randomly walked into BCA at Pasir Ris farmway and saw my "the one" and i knew i had to get him.. despite being above my intended budget.. i know XBs prices have fallen but this was my first time paying hundreds for a fish

previously, i kept my RTG in a normal tank and treated it like a normal fish..feedings and weekly WC..

with this XB, i would like to try my hand at grooming the best fish possible.. and with so many information around, i would like to seek the experts' advice to groom the best fish possible..



is the blue shimmer considered shine? when would the gold tones start appearing?

my tank specs:
tank: 4ft by 2ft
filteration: sump with filter wool, bioballs, jap mat, various CR (siporax,ANS ex ring), marinepure block and 1 small bag of Coral Chips
light: submerged LED white light
temp: 29-30.5 (29 on rainy days.. avg.. 30-30.5)
pH untested

daily feedings of MP with food sticks. sometimes without the foodsticks if he detects there is something foreign in the MP and only recently.. beheaded superworms
blackghost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2017, 02:04 PM   #2
streetsmart73

Hi there !!! 123
 
streetsmart73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,895
Thumbs up

Bro, nice catch with good shine.

The aro is still young. Allow it to readjust itself to the new environment.

With your tlc & good water parameters, your aro will turn out to be another gold bar in waters
streetsmart73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2017, 06:06 PM   #3
Dave57

Moderator
 
Dave57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,624
Default

is the light pinkish?
__________________
http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/signaturepics/sigpic2312_2.gif
Dave57 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2017, 07:00 PM   #4
blackghost
Arofanatic
 
blackghost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 485
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by streetsmart73 View Post
Bro, nice catch with good shine.

The aro is still young. Allow it to readjust itself to the new environment.

With your tlc & good water parameters, your aro will turn out to be another gold bar in waters
thank you bro!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave57 View Post
is the light pinkish?
nope. its white led =) why bro?
blackghost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2017, 10:26 PM   #5
longyi
Endangered Dragon
 
longyi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 10,703
Thumbs up

Congrats your xb, very nice and good catch.
longyi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2017, 02:40 PM   #6
harrysoo
Dragon
 
harrysoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,321
Thumbs up

Nice catch Bro,
Im aso feeding my aros mp with carnivorous pellet stick stuffed inside.
But they dun seems to sense it, they just swallow them.
harrysoo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2017, 10:16 PM   #7
arome
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 28
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave57 View Post
is the light pinkish?
Your xb looks like it has reddish fins
arome is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2017, 10:27 PM   #8
blackghost
Arofanatic
 
blackghost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 485
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave57 View Post
is the light pinkish?
Quote:
Originally Posted by arome View Post
Your xb looks like it has reddish fins
yes bro..

the fin is red.. why ah? actually, im not too sure what color the fins should be.. still lots to learn about Aros..
blackghost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2017, 10:29 PM   #9
blackghost
Arofanatic
 
blackghost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 485
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by longyi View Post
Congrats your xb, very nice and good catch.
Quote:
Originally Posted by harrysoo View Post
Nice catch Bro,
Im aso feeding my aros mp with carnivorous pellet stick stuffed inside.
But they dun seems to sense it, they just swallow them.
thank you for the kind encouragement..

today i came back from reservist and felt happy as suddenly see the aro beg for food.. first time see this behaviour from him..

usually he quite chill, just pick up food from the tank floor or just swim by and catch.. now he gets excited when i stand in front of the tank..

tiredness from reservist all gone haha
blackghost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2017, 10:19 AM   #10
streetsmart73

Hi there !!! 123
 
streetsmart73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,895
Thumbs up

Quote:
Originally Posted by blackghost View Post
thank you for the kind encouragement..

today i came back from reservist and felt happy as suddenly see the aro beg for food.. first time see this behaviour from him..

usually he quite chill, just pick up food from the tank floor or just swim by and catch.. now he gets excited when i stand in front of the tank..

tiredness from reservist all gone haha


Congratulations bro, you have broke the aro.

Recognising you as the source for food

Can download a clip on your aro?

Shall appreciate it
streetsmart73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +9. The time now is 09:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright © 2000-2008 Arofanatics.com (Since 30th August 2000)