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Malaysian Golden Arowana

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A highly prized Asian Arowana with shimmering golden scales, originating from Malaysia. Symbolizes wealth and prosperity in many cultures.

  • Size :Medium
  • Qty :Price mentioned is for single fish
  • Note:If you order 2 qty of a specific variety , then you will receive 1 male and 1 female. If you order 5 qty of a specific variety, then you will receive 2 male and 2 female and the last one will be based on availability.

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    Product Details

    • Description :

      A highly prized Asian Arowana with shimmering golden scales, originating from Malaysia. Symbolizes wealth and prosperity in many cultures.

    • Appearance :

      Long, slender body with metallic gold scales. Distinctive dragon-like barbels and elongated pectoral fins enhance its majestic appearance.

    • Lifespan :

      20+ years

    • Diet :

      Carnivorous; thrives on shrimp, crickets, mealworms, and small fish. Can gradually adapt to premium pellets for balanced nutrition.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      The Malaysian Golden Arowana is a symbol of prestige and wealth, ideal for advanced aquarists seeking a showpiece fish.

  • Care Level :

    Expert; requires a 250-gallon or larger tank, strong filtration, and careful maintenance of water parameters.

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    250 gallons

  • pH :

    6.0 to 7.0

  • Water Hardness :

    1–8 dGH

  • Temperature :

    76–86°F (24–30°C)

  • Max Size :

    36 inches (90 cm)

  • Tank Mates :

    Large catfish, stingrays, or other robust freshwater species in massive aquariums.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Small fish, fin-nipping species, or aggressive predators.

  • Scientific Name :

    Scleropages formosus (Malaysian Golden variety)

  • Family :

    Osteoglossidae

  • Origin :

    Malaysia, especially Pahang and Selangor regions.

  • Social Behavior :

    Solitary; thrives best alone due to territorial behavior.

  • Feeding Details :

    Feed once or twice daily with live, frozen, and high-quality pellet foods. Protein-rich diet enhances golden coloration.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Mouthbrooder; males incubate eggs in their mouths until fry are free-swimming.

  • Breeding Details :

    Females lay 30–100 eggs. Males mouthbrood for 6–8 weeks. Fry initially feed on tiny live foods.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    pH: 6.0–7.0, Temperature: 76–86°F (24–30°C), Hardness: 1–8 dGH

  • Common Health Issues :

    Drop eye, gill curl, bacterial and parasitic infections if water quality is poor.

  • Temperament :

    Aggressive and territorial; best kept alone or with very large non-aggressive tank mates.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Dominant surface swimmer; highly territorial and aggressive toward intruders.

    • The Malaysian Golden Arowana is one of the most luxurious varieties of Asian Arowanas, valued for its deep golden metallic coloration. Native to Malaysia, it requires large aquariums, excellent filtration, and a protein-rich diet to thrive. Its aggressive and territorial nature makes it suitable only for experienced aquarists. Proper lighting enhances the golden shine, making it a stunning centerpiece in high-end aquariums.

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