Description
Silver Arowanas hail from the Amazon basin of South America and grow to an impressive 80cm in length. They are surface-dwelling predators with an unmistakable elongated, silver-scaled body and an upturned jaw, and watching one glide beneath the surface is genuinely fascinating.
Special requirements: It is important to note that young arowana grow quickly, around one inch per month, so be sure to have a long-term plan for your arowana to live in as they get bigger. Silver Arowanas grow huge and need an enormous, spacious aquarium, an adult will require a tank of several hundred litres minimum, and this commitment should be taken seriously before purchase. They are accomplished jumpers, so a heavy, well-secured lid is absolutely essential. Keep with robust fish of similar size, as they are piscivorous and will eat anything that fits in their mouth. Water should be soft to neutral and the tank lightly planted around the edges to give open swimming room at the surface.
Diet: Arowanas are carnivores. At Wirral Aquatics we feed our arowanas meal worms, crickets, earthworms, prawns, EBO Mussel Sticks and live bloodworm.
Tank compatibility & care
Ordering livestock
We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.
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