Arowana Tetra Care Guide
Gnathocharax steindachneri
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.2"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 120L (32 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; eats small fish and large invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with other robust species that can compete for food.
Good to Know
The Arowana Tetra, despite its name, does not resemble the large Arowanas but shares a predatory nature.
Gender Differences
Males are typically more slender and slightly more colorful.
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