Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
Silver Arowana – Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
The Silver Arowana is an iconic freshwater species revered for its sleek, metallic sheen, graceful swimming motion, and surface-dwelling behavior. Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of the Amazon Basin, this ancient fish brings both elegance and prehistoric appeal to large aquariums.
Features:
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Long, streamlined body with iridescent silver scales
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Distinctive upturned mouth and twin barbels for surface feeding
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Known for powerful jumps – often called the "monkey fish"
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Highly intelligent and responsive to its keeper
Tank Requirements:
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Very large aquarium with ample surface area and length
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Secure, tightly fitting lid (can leap several feet out of the water)
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Low current and dim lighting preferred to mimic natural habitat
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Smooth décor and open swimming space to prevent injury
Behavior & Care:
Silver Arowanas are predatory and require a high-protein diet of fish, shrimp, insects, and quality pellets. They are best kept alone or with large, non-aggressive tankmates. This species is sensitive to water quality and demands stable conditions and frequent maintenance. Due to their size and power, they are best suited to experienced aquarists.
Ideal For:
Advanced hobbyists with the space and dedication to house a large, surface-oriented predator. With proper care, the Silver Arowana can become a long-lived, impressive centerpiece.
This is by far the most popular Arowana species in the fish keeping hobby. The Silver Arowana (some spell it as Arahuana) is indigenous to South America, found in the Amazon River Basin. These natural carnivores are known to eat practically any creature it can fit into its mouth, including baby monkeys. In the wild, they are known to grow up to nearly 4 feet long. A tightly secured cover is required as the Silver Arowana is known to jump.
All our silver arowanas are very healthy and just full of energy!
Sizes:
Between 6 inches roughly.
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Beautiful Arowana
Fish was much bigger than expected! Very beautiful fish with reddish fins! I will be purchasing more fish from you guys!
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Silver Arowana
What a beautiful fish. I have been waiting to add an Aro to my tanks. I want to thank Powell Hean for personally contacting me on my order. The Arowana arrived in less than 24 hours and very well packed. I can't thank Pet Zone enough for all their help and for answering all of my questions. I will continue to purchase from them.
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Best
Orders three of these guys and they came in very healthy any question you have they answer right away best place to order your fishes
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Perfect
Fish arrived next day 16 hours after I purchased. Fish is super healthy and beautiful. The silver arowana is about 6” and has red and blue colors to it and it looks amazing. Highly recommend
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Arowana
My fish so good, thank Paul
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Fish arrived in good condition
Fish arrived well and began eating soon.
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Bigger than what I thought I would get
Great shape and color
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Silver Arowana
Arrived healthy and eating well so far.
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Product and shipping
Thank you very much for the Arowana, it got here in good condition, your package is better than others I had experiences with. Arrived as promised, so far the fish is doing well, it was kept for 90 minutes in the bag until the water temp was equal to the fish tank.
Thank you, if I need more help from you or desire to buy a fish I will contact youb guys for sure.
Regards,
Hernando Cardenas O.
