Arowana

    AROWANA CARE

    Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced

    Size of fish: Can grow anywhere between 24-48 inches in length

    Tank Size: 250 - 1500 ltrs

    Temperament: Semi-aggressive

    Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately hardy

    Temperature: 24 - 30° C

    AQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS

    The Arowana tank needs to be very large with clear, clean water. They create a lot of waste due to their size and require ammonia and nitrites to be at zero. A large canister filter is a must with these fish.

    Water Changes: Weekly - Water change should be 50% weekly

    Ph range: 6.5-7.0

    Brackish: No

    Water Movement: Slow

    Water Region: Top - Arowanas will swim in the top of the aquarium.

    DIETARY NEEDS

    Diet Type: Omnivore

    Flake Food: Occasionally

    Pellet: Occasionally

    Live foods (fish, shrimps, worms): Most of Diet

    Vegetable Food: Some of Diet

    Meaty Food: Most of Diet

    Feeding Frequency: Daily (This depends on what you are feeding. Arowana pellets can be given daily)