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Silver Arowana


Scientific Name(s): Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Common Name(s): Silver Arowana, Monkey fish

Origin: South America, Amazon Basin

Family: Osteoglossidae

Species Type: Bony-tongues

Maximum Size: 36-48'', 90-120 cm

Life Span: 10-15 yrs

Natural Habitat: Amazon River Basin

Diet: shrimp, frogs, krill, pellets.

Temperature: 75°-86° F (24°-30° C)

PH: 6.0 to 7.0

Minimum Tank Size: 250-500 gallons or bigger. Depth less important than length or width, a depth of 24" is adequate.

Tank Region: top dweller

Temperament: Semi-aggressive predator

Possible Tank Mates: Anything big enough not to be eaten...examples include pacus, red tail catfish, large shovelnose catfish and large cichlids.

Breeding: Paternal mouthbrooders. The male incubates the eggs and young for approximately sixty days. The fry remain with the parents until they are approximately three inches.

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