Australian Arowana Care Guide
Scleropages jardinii
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Bioload Score
22000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 90.0 cm / 35.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 380L (100 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
Due to their aggressive nature, it is recommended to keep Asian Arowana as a solitary fish or with larger, robust tank mates that can handle their aggressive behavior. Compatibility with other fish is limited.
Good to Know
Australian Arowana are highly aggressive, plan tank mates carefully.
Gender Differences
Males may have longer pectoral fins, longer anal fins, and a more prominent hump on the head compared to females.
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