Silver Arowana: Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) For Sale!

Silver Arowana

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$65.00

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2.20 LBS

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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:

Long, streamlined body with iridescent silver scales
Distinctive upturned mouth and twin barbels for surface feeding
Known for powerful jumps – often called the "monkey fish"
Highly intelligent and responsive to its keeper

Tank Requirements:

Very large aquarium with ample surface area and length
Secure, tightly fitting lid (can leap several feet out of the water)
Low current and dim lighting preferred to mimic natural habitat
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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Silver arrowanna

Posted by Ryan on 25th Sep 2019

My silver arrowanna came perfectly healthy. It's swimming around in my tank just fine and the fins all look good.
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ARROWANA

Posted by GEORGE MARK BANOVICH on 12th Sep 2019

BEAUTIFUL COLOR & SIZE!
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love my fish

Posted by Ronald Leong on 16th Jul 2017

1st time I bought from petzone the fish came we'll quick the price on the fish is very good price I will buy more fish from petzone
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the best

Posted by Danh huynh on 7th Jan 2017

I just received my Arowana and I am very happy with my purchase. Beautiful fish and felt very satisfied with the customer service provided by Paul. Thanks Paul..
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love this guy

Posted by Paul Van antwerp on 25th Jun 2016

Great fish! Much smaller than I expected but hes gorgeous. Had very little fin damage from shipping will order again!
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I will definitely be ordering from here in the future, happy healthy Arowanas and shipping was literally over night

Posted by Bryan Riley on 5th Jun 2016

I will definitely be ordering from here in the future, happy healthy Arowanas and shipping was literally over night
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Amazing Job PetZone

Posted by Carmichael Porcadas on 20th Feb 2016

I'm currently active duty military and ordered one of these badass arowanas and thought they were going to die on the trip here since it's snowing but they came back perfectly active and healthy. Thanks!
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arowana

Posted by Jim Schreck on 30th Jan 2016

Awesome buying experience!!
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Great Fish

Posted by Unknown on 5th Jan 2016

Bought six, two years later, all are alive and growing.