Asian Arowana Care Guide
Scleropages formosus
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Bioload Score
28000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 90.0 cm / 35.0"
- Temperature
- 25–30°C (78–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 500L (132 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous, they primarily feed on small fish, insects, crustaceans, and pellets designed for predatory fish.
Community Compatibility
Asian Arowanas are best kept alone due to their aggressive behavior. However, if attempting to keep them with other fish, choose large, robust species that can handle their aggressive nature.
Good to Know
Asian Arowana are skilled jumpers, so a secure lid is necessary to prevent escape.
Gender Differences
Males typically develop longer and more pronounced dorsal fins compared to females.
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