Silver Arowana Care Guide
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
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Bioload Score
50000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 120.0 cm / 47.2"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 1000L (264 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on fish, crustaceans, and occasionally fruits.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept with other large, peaceful fish that cannot be swallowed.
Good to Know
The Silver Arowana is capable of jumping several feet out of the water to capture prey.
Gender Differences
Males have a more tapered head.
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