Silver Arowana ( 7-8cm ) ( Osteoglossum Bichirrhosus)

Characteristics

Juvenile Arowana are fascinating fish with a long slender body and shining silver scales. They move effortlessly through the water with a snake-like motion, ready to ambush prey that swims too close.

Aquarium Requirements

They require at least a 60 gallon aquarium but be prepared to use a bigger tank as they can grow up to 2 inches per month! They are ferocious eaters and because of this they require very strong filtration systems to avoid water fouling. They are also renowned jumpers - up to 3 meters in the wild. A good tight fitting weighted lid is recommended.

Water Conditions

• Water Temperature 24-29℃

• pH levels 5.0 to 7.5 ( as close to 6 as possible is preferred)

• Water Hardness 1 to 8 DKH

• Size: 90cm (35.4")

  
  

Feeding

In the wild, you’ll see Silver Arowanas eating smaller fish, large insects, frogs and crustaceans.

At home you can feed your arowana on a mixture of frozen and live foods. We suggest using feeder fish like minnows, frozen silver side, live and frozen blood worms, earthworms , crab shrimps and crickets are all easily accepted by these fish

Behaviour

these fish are one of the most aggressive in the aquarium trade, often bullying or killing other tankmates. Choosing the right tankmates is vital. This is a list of potential tank mates that may work with your arowana :

• Large Catfish

• Parrot fish

• Large Cichlids

• Pacu (tank size dependant)

• Large Plecos

• Bichir

• Ghost Knife fish