African Arowana Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Arowana in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (3785 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and peaceful to semi-aggressive species that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small or aggressive tankmates. Requires careful consideration due to its size and feeding method.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with excellent filtration to handle its bioload. A soft substrate is preferred, and ample open swimming space is crucial. Dim lighting and floating vegetation can help it feel secure. Due to its filter-feeding nature, providing appropriate food in an aquarium setting can be challenging; specialized plankton-based foods or finely crushed pellets/flakes are necessary. Regular large water changes are essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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