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Name
Scientific name
Scleropages jardinii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Osteoglossidae
Common names
Australian Arowana
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The Australian arowana, Scleropages jardinii, is an osteoglossid from still and slow-moving waters in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indon…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
900mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–29°C, pH 6.8–7.5
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia.
Habitat
Usually found in slow-moving or still bodies of water, including streams, creeks, billabongs and swamps. Tends to prefer areas of clear water, where there is s…
Aquarium size
72" X 24" X 24" 180 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~648 litres absolute bare minimum for an adult fish though the bigger the tank the better.
Maintenance
This species requires a lot of swimming space and decor is not really critical. Filtration needs to be strong and efficient, as if the fish are kept in sub-sta…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 29 °C pH: 6.8-7.5. Take care that the pH does not rise above 7.5, as it can cause problems with they eyes of the fish Hardness: 8-15°H
Diet
Many hobbyists feed their aros large quantities of live 'feeder' fish, but there is no real benefit to this, and there is always the risk of introducing diseas…
Behaviour and compatibility
Will eat smaller fish but is suitable for some communities of larger species, although some individuals won't tolerate any tankmates whatsoever. Possible choic…
Sexual dimorphism
No data available.
Reproduction
Infrequently bred in captivity but is being spawned in fairly large numbers on Far-Eastern fish farms. The reasons for this are fairly obvious, as a truly enor…
Notes
Although S. jardinii superficially resembles its Asian cousins, it is not considered as desirable an aquarium inhabitant, nor is it classed as being at risk in…
References
References
No references