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Name
Scientific name
Scleropages leichardti
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Osteoglossidae
Summary
The spotted Australian arowana, Scleropages leichardti, is an osteoglossid endemic to the Fitzroy River system of north-eastern Queensland,…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
900mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
6.8–7.5
Hardness
8–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the Fitzroy River system of North-eastern Queensland, Australia. It has also been introduced to a few areas in Southern Queensland, mainly for sport…
Habitat
Usually found in slow-moving or still bodies of water, including streams, creeks, billabongs and swamps. Tends to prefer areas of turbid water, where there is …
Aquarium size
180 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm72 ∗ 24 ∗ 24 in - ~648 litres~171 US gal 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-st…
Water conditions
Temperature: 75-86°F (24-30°C), although in some of its natural habitats water temperatures of 104°F (40°C) have been recorded during the summer months! pH: 6.…
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 disease…
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 bred on some Australian fish farms. The reasons for this are fairly obvious; a truly enormous aquarium would be ne…
Notes
Although S. leichardti superficially resembles its Asian cousins, it is not considered as desirable an aquarium inhabitant, nor is it classed as being at risk …
References
References
No references