Arapaima Care Guide
Arapaima gigas
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Bioload Score
200000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 450.0 cm / 177.2"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 10000L (2642 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on fish, crustaceans, and occasionally fruits.
Community Compatibility
Requires extremely large tanks or ponds, with other extremely large species - suitable for public aquariums or outdoor ponds.
Good to Know
Arapaimas are one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, capable of reaching over 2 meters in length and known for their air-breathing ability.
Gender Differences
Males are known to carry the fry in their mouth.
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