Getting your Arowana off to the right start is crucial if your fish is to thrive in its new home environment. Give careful thought to how you will transport your Arowana after purchase to minimize stress. Carefully prepare the Arowana’s new environment. The hardiest Arowanas are strongly affected by even minimal changes, and stress is perhaps the biggest cause of illness you can control.
Destination Preparation
Regardless of whether your Arowana tank is a newer set-up or a well-established tank, its condition prior to your fish’s arrival must be optimal. There are several things you can do to make your Arowana as comfortable as possible in its new surroundings. Each step plays an integral part in minimizing stress and protecting the Arowana from discomfort and the onset of disease.
