African Arowana Care Guide
Heterotis niloticus
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Bioload Score
40000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 100.0 cm / 39.4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 2000L (528 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; feeds on plankton, insects, and small fish.
Community Compatibility
Can coexist with other large, peaceful fish.
Good to Know
The African Arowana is capable of gulping air from the surface, allowing it to survive in oxygen-poor water.
Gender Differences
Males may develop a darker coloration during breeding season.
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