Silver Arowana
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Overview
The silver arowana is a South American freshwater bony fish of the family Osteoglossidae.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–30°C (75–86°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Adult Size | 90–120 cm (35–47 in) |
| Min Tank | 250 gallons |
| Lifespan | 10–20 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Carnivore — live fish, insects, large shrimp, frogs
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Cuvier, 1829) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Silver Arowana — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 250 gallons
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH range
- 6.0–7.0
- Adult size
- 90–120 cm (35–47 in)
- Lifespan
- 10–20 years
- Origin
- Member of family Osteoglossidae, order Osteoglossiformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Carnivore —live fishinsectslarge shrimpfrogs