Discussion on Aro eating habits

[alf88]

Originally Posted by v.jay

IT is about 10" RED only feeding MP no tank mate Solo
in a 4 & half ft IOS tank

My neighbor went for a 3 weeks holiday and didn't feed his 14" Red Aro during that period, when he came back, his Aro was eating like nobody business, IMHO shouldn't be a problem but than again opinions might differ with regards to this as its still a young Aro and starvation ain't good for it.

Most importantly majority of hobbyist fear power trip more than their Aro not eating when they're not around.

majority of hobbyist fear power trip more than their Aro not eating when they're not around.

Very true. Lucky for us, this does not happen often though, but if it does when the whole family is overseas, it could be disastrous!

Originally Posted by alf88

My neighbor went for a 3 weeks holiday and didn't feed his 14" Red Aro during that period, when he came back, his Aro was eating like nobody business, IMHO shouldn't be a problem but than again opinions might differ with regards to this as its still a young Aro and starvation ain't good for it.

Most importantly majority of hobbyist fear power trip more than their Aro not eating when they're not around.

Originally Posted by Spakase

Very true. Lucky for us, this does not happen often though, but if it does when the whole family is overseas, it could be disastrous!

WOW Bros, I just though trouble free now another complication the IOS is running on a pump the air bubbles is on moving & the last the lighting

Originally Posted by ElectricBlue

Sharing my experience on the topic.

1) Regular water change regime 2 - 3 times a week
2) Submerged tanning light created warm water enviroment - increase metabolic rate
3) Constant regular feeding at schedule time
4) Adequate portion size feed
5) Choice of feed
6) Boost with Vit twice a week.
7) Comm environment stimulate competition for food.

Very good practice

[Ong88]

Originally Posted by v.jay

WOW Bros, I just though trouble free now another complication the IOS is running on a pump the air bubbles is on moving & the last the lighting

Single aro in 4' should be ok even with no power, don't worry too much : enjoy your holiday

if kiasoo, can get UPS( uniterrupted power supply ), I got APC UPS for my tanks which has 4-8 hours power backup.

[Ong88]

In nature, aro has variety of prey : it's good to have variety in our feeding.
Secondly, there will be foodless days in the wild : good to skip 1 meal or fast 1 day once a week.

MP is my staple, bf & sw are my alternates for 3-8 feedings per week.
I like to overfeed on day before WC, after wc I skip 1 feeding (usually twice daily)

[Ong88]

For vitamn supplementation I add with beneficial bacteria one day after WC

[fuici80]

Originally Posted by shiokmc

1 day's fasting... detox programme huh? Good idea..

It kinds of make them think that whenever there is food it must eat cause its not always available Try it and see the differences..

[joshua02]

Originally Posted by Spakase

24X7 is not natural, I think 8 hours daily or less would be adequate as it simulates natural conditions where the aro is exposed to sunlight. By having the light on throughout the night could disturb the fish's rest period.

Salt is not required in aro tank, they will be able to tolerate it, but it is really not necessary unless the tank filtration is inadequate or it is a new tank.
Otherwise, IMO, salt should only be used for medicinal purposes for aros.

So it is not advisable to leave the light on through the night? I leave my light now on as my aro is still quite small and new to the tank(2 months). I encounter already twice that in the morning when i wake up i saw one or two piece of scale at the bottom of tank. I believe the aro had maybe knock the tank as it get panic in the dark.

[joshua02]

Originally Posted by ElectricBlue

Sharing my experience on the topic.

1) Regular water change regime 2 - 3 times a week
2) Submerged tanning light created warm water enviroment - increase metabolic rate
3) Constant regular feeding at schedule time
4) Adequate portion size feed
5) Choice of feed
6) Boost with Vit twice a week.
7) Comm environment stimulate competition for food.

Bro

Any recommendation on the Vitamin?