How much water does arowana need?

250 gallons
A juvenile arowana can be raised in a 60 gallon tank, while a full size arowana requires at least 250 gallons.

How many liters does a arowana need?

As mentioned in the appearance section above, Silver Arowanas are large fish and strong swimmers. They quickly outgrow most hobby aquarist tanks and require a tank at least 250 gallons in capacity. Juveniles can be raised in a smaller tank of 60 gallons, but will quickly need moving out into a larger aquarium.

Can Oscar fish live with arowana?

Both oscars and arowana grow very fast. So, typically you can keep them together as juveniles and they will grow at similar rates and remain safe from each other.

How big can arapaima get?

The arapaima is possibly the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms) and 10 feet (3 meters) in length. However, sizes of 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) and 7 to 8 feet (2.2 to 2.4 meters) in length are more common.

What size tank do you need for a black arowana?

Black Arowana require an aquarium of at least 240 gallons (300+ gallons with at least 30 inches in width is recommended) and should be provided with a sand or gravel substrate along with driftwood (the tannins in the driftwood will keep the pH lower to help simulate blackwater conditions) and vegetation.

How much does an arowana fish cost?

While not all are priced in the six figures, a young arowana in Singapore could go for $300, while rare adult white albinos could cost $70,000 or more. Arowana, also known as “dragon fish,” are not the typical pet fish. They are bred throughout South East Asia and can grow to be around three feet long (about the size of a snowshoe ).

What is the largest arowana that can jump?

Max size 3’+. These aros will jump the most, are prone to drop-eye, but most tolerable of other tankmates. Black arowana (Osteoglossum ferreirai): Also from south america, very similar to silvers, but stay a bit smaller and less prone to drop-eye. Max size 28″.

What does Asian arowana look like?

Asian Arowanas are sizable elongated fish that have upward-facing mouths, being a surface feeder. They can grow to be relatively long, especially if they are left in their natural habitat. They also come with short, soft dorsal and anal fins and long tail fin.