Silver Arowana

Silver Arowana

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Also known as: Arowana, Dragon Fish, Monkey Fish

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🔴 Advanced 🥩 Carnivore

An iconic predatory fish prized for its metallic sheen and surface-hunting behavior. Can leap several feet out of the water to catch prey.

Tank Size

250 gal
minimum (300+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

6–7
water acidity

Max Size

36"
91.4 cm

Lifespan

15–20 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires an extremely large tank with a tight-fitting heavy lid — they are powerful jumpers. Sensitive to water quality. Not for beginners.

Feeding

Live and frozen foods: shrimp, crickets, mealworms, feeder fish. Can be trained onto pellets with patience.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Common Pleco 18" Royal Pleco 17" Fire Eel 24" Sailfin Pleco 18" Giant Gourami 24" Rope Fish 15" Red-Tail Catfish 48" Red-Bellied Pacu 30" Ornate Bichir 18"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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