Asian arowana
Scleropages formosus
Neptune’s rating:
65- DifficultyDifficult
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- HardinessModerate
- Length60.0 - 90.0 cm
- Liters per Fish200 L
- pH6.5 - 7.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityExtremely Rare
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- TemperamentAggressive, Semi-aggressive
- Temperature24.0 - 30.0 °C
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Asian arowana
The Asian arowana, also known as the dragon fish, is a magnificent and highly prized fish in the aquarium hobby. Native to Southeast Asia, these fish are known for their vibrant colors, which include variations of gold, red, and green among others. Resembling a mythical dragon, they have elongated bodies, large scales, and a distinctive barbel at the jaw's corner. Asian arowanas are renowned in the hobby, especially among enthusiasts who value them for their beauty, auspicious symbolism, and rarity, making them one of the most sought-after and expensive aquarium fish in the world.