Black Arowana
Black Arowana
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Osteoglossumorder: Osteoglossiformesfamily: Osteoglossidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivorous
Temp. Range
24°C - 30°C
Lifespan
10 - 15 years
Habitat
Blackwater River Basin
Space Needed
minimum 200 gallon tank
ph
5.5 - 6.5
water hardness
very soft to soft
Care Notes & Health
Juveniles possess distinct dark bodies with bright yellow-to-orange stripes which fade into a sleek steel grey-blue as adults. Known for being significantly less aggressive and more sensitive to water parameters than Silver Arowanas.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Drop eyeFin rotIchVelvet disease
Toxic To
Copper sulfateHigh ammoniaHigh nitriteMalachite green
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Common Diseases (3)
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