to mix with arowana? Arowana is large and not suitable for group breeding, but many breeders feel that only one arowana is too monotonous, so they will choose some other fish to mix together. The fish that is more suitable for polyculture with arowana are parrot fish, tiger fish, crown fish and so on.
Parrot fish is a medium-sized fish, they are lively and lovely, ornamental, and their color is mostly red, mixed with arowana, the ornamental effect can be improved. In addition, the parrot fish is a lower fish, which does not conflict with the activity area of the dragon fish. The
tiger fish's disposition is quite ferocious, may carry on the confrontation with the arowana, moreover they are also in the middle and lower level activity, generally will not have the too big conflict.
Crown three fish have lower requirements for the environment and are easier to raise. In addition, they have a strong ability to recover, and if they are bitten by arowana carelessly, they can recover quickly.
for polyculture of arowana 1. Sufficient oxygen: arowana has a high demand for oxygen, and breeders need to ensure sufficient oxygen in the fish tank. Otherwise, the arowana may attack other fish or jump into the tank.
2. Sufficient space: The arowana is large in size, and the fish mixed with them are also relatively large in size. The breeder needs to ensure sufficient space around them to avoid fighting.
3. Adequate food: Although arowana are omnivorous animals, they still prefer meat. When feeding food, breeders should feed separately according to the habits of different fish. The feeding amount should also be larger to avoid fighting among them.