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| Family: |
Osteoglossidae |
| Species: |
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum |
| Common Name: |
Silver Arowana |
| Size: |
Up to 4 feet(120cm) Usaually smaller in the aquarium. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
South America: Amazon, Rupununi and Oyapock River
basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous |
| Behavior: |
Active predator, will eat anything it can fit into
its' mouth. Peaceful, with fish its' own size |
| Water: |
Temperature of 75°F to 86°F (25°-30° C) ,pH range:
6.0 – 6.5; dH range: 2 - 10 |
| Care: |
Easy, if its needs are met |
| Communities: |
Good, with fish its' own size |
| Suitability: |
Not for the novice, soon outgrows most tanks. |
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