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Silver arowana Profile

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

ℹ️ Overview

The Silver arowana, also known as the Silver dragonfish, is a freshwater fish native to South America, notably found in river systems such as the Amazon. It has a distinctive, elongated body with a silvery color, large scales, and a tapered tail. Its jawline is uniquely shaped, resembling a drawbridge, and it possesses large, wing-like pectoral fins. Well-known in the aquarium hobby for its striking appearance and surface-skimming feeding behavior, the Silver arowana is a popular choice among enthusiasts, despite its size and specific care requirements.

📊 Datasheet

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessResilient
  • pH6.0 - 8.0
  • PopularityModerate
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 39 data points

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