Asian Arowana
The Asian Arowana, aka Dragon Fish, is a very prehistoric looking fish that can grow up to 90cm (36 inches); so they must be accommodated in a large tank. Juveniles can be kept in a 55 gallon (208L) however, as they grow they will need to be transferred into larger tanks such as a 150 gallon (568L). These fish are fast growing and it is best to feed them live food. They are also excellent jumpers so the aquarium should be closed to avoid them jumping out to their death. The coloration of the Asian Arowana depends on the lighting in which it grows under. It is vital to give your Arowana around an hour of sunlight a day, however, don't over do the sunlight otherwise your risk getting an algae outbreak. It is important to do a 25% water change every week.
They can also be kept with their own kind as they do not display aggression towards their own kind. They can also be easily spooked so be progressive with anything you do around them or to the tank, for example when turning on the tank light to on lights around the tank first so the fish can adjust. Remember, Arowanas' are expensive to care for and are not suitable for the inexperienced fish keeper.
There are several sub species of Asian Arowana: Red Tail, Golden, Green, Cross Back Golden and Super Red Arowana. All have the same requirements.
Profile
Difficulty: Hard
Origin: Amazon
Temp: 75-86F (24-30C)
pH: 7-7.5
Hardness: 1-5 dH
Food: frozen shrimp, squid, scallops, fish fillet, smaller fish (guppies or goldfish), plankton, crickets, bloodworms, insects, mosquito larvae. Some people breed guppies in another tank and then feed them to their Arowana.
Growth Rate: 5cm (2inches) a year when juveniles.
Disease: Drop eye is a common disease with Arowana's. It is when the fish's eye is always facing towards. It is unknown whether this is caused by breeders or a high fat diet. So, a low-fat diet wouldn't hurt as a precaution.
They can also be kept with their own kind as they do not display aggression towards their own kind. They can also be easily spooked so be progressive with anything you do around them or to the tank, for example when turning on the tank light to on lights around the tank first so the fish can adjust. Remember, Arowanas' are expensive to care for and are not suitable for the inexperienced fish keeper.
There are several sub species of Asian Arowana: Red Tail, Golden, Green, Cross Back Golden and Super Red Arowana. All have the same requirements.
Profile
Difficulty: Hard
Origin: Amazon
Temp: 75-86F (24-30C)
pH: 7-7.5
Hardness: 1-5 dH
Food: frozen shrimp, squid, scallops, fish fillet, smaller fish (guppies or goldfish), plankton, crickets, bloodworms, insects, mosquito larvae. Some people breed guppies in another tank and then feed them to their Arowana.
Growth Rate: 5cm (2inches) a year when juveniles.
Disease: Drop eye is a common disease with Arowana's. It is when the fish's eye is always facing towards. It is unknown whether this is caused by breeders or a high fat diet. So, a low-fat diet wouldn't hurt as a precaution.