Silver Arowana


Scientific Name(s): Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Common Name(s): Silver Arowana, Monkey fish

Origin: South America, Amazon Basin

Family: Osteoglossidae

Species Type: Bony-tongues

Maximum Size: 36-48'', 90-120 cm

Life Span: 10-15 yrs

Natural Habitat: Amazon River Basin

Diet: shrimp, frogs, krill, pellets.

Temperature: 75°-86° F (24°-30° C)

PH: 6.0 to 7.0

Minimum Tank Size: 250-500 gallons or bigger. Depth less important than length or width, a depth of 24" is adequate.

Tank Region: top dweller

Temperament: Semi-aggressive predator

Possible Tank Mates: Anything big enough not to be eaten...examples include pacus, red tail catfish, large shovelnose catfish and large cichlids.

Breeding: Paternal mouthbrooders. The male incubates the eggs and young for approximately sixty days. The fry remain with the parents until they are approximately three inches.

Profile by Silver Dollar Dude and Wyomingite.


Photo Credit: saint_felony (Rick)