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What fish are best to keep with silver arowanas?
Silver arowanas can be kept with stingrays, oscars, parrot fish, flying fox, pineapple fish, and Siamese tiger fish—medium to large fish of similar size that rarely conflict, especially stingrays that live at the bottom and add beauty. Avoid very small, gentle fish that the arowana may bully.
What should you pay attention to when keeping silver arowanas?
Silver arowanas demand high water quality and are sensitive to temperature swings. Keep water at 24–28°C and stable, with less than 2°C difference when changing water; use a heater if it cools. Install a filter and change water regularly to keep water clean and stable.
What does a green arowana eat?
Green arowana are carnivorous, eating small fish, shrimp, crabs, and aquatic insects, hunting in weeds with sharp teeth. They prefer fresh food in clear water; feed specialized food with live prey.
When does a red arowana start showing color?
Red arowana starts coloring at 25 cm from the gills, second scale row at 40 cm, more area and fusion at 50 cm. Coloring is slow; the body color stabilizes around 5 years.
What do silver arowana eat?
Silver arowana are carnivorous, eating small fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. Feed live foods like mealworms and shrimp, but clean leftovers to protect water quality.
How long can a golden arowana live in captivity?
A golden arowana typically lives 10 to 18 years, with the actual lifespan depending on its environment and how it is kept. Captive golden arowanas usually live more than 10 years when properly cared for.
How long can a silver arowana generally live?
A captive silver arowana lives about 6 to 7 years, tied to care; wild ones reach over a decade. Feed varied meaty foods and keep water at 24 to 29 C, avoiding sudden changes.
At what size can a silver arowana breed?
A silver arowana can breed around age 3, or when 50 to 60 cm long. Pairing is either artificial, placing a male and female together to pair after maturity, or natural, letting them pair freely.
How soon after birth can a silver arowana be fed mealworms?
Silver arowanas under 15 cm long can eat mealworms, since they need rich yet easily digested nutrition at that stage. Once they exceed 15 cm, feed small fish and shrimp with the heads and tails removed.
What is the lifespan of a green arowana?
A green arowana lives about 20 years, depending on constitution, environment, and care. Good conditions mean few illnesses and average lifespan; poor environment shortens it. Give a large space and proper temperature and water.