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Red Arowana

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A highly prized Asian Arowana variety, known for its vibrant red coloration that intensifies with age. Symbolizes luck and prosperity.

  • 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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    • Description :

      A highly prized Asian Arowana variety, known for its vibrant red coloration that intensifies with age. Symbolizes luck and prosperity.

    • Appearance :

      Elongated body with bright red metallic scales, long fins, and dragon-like barbels. Juveniles appear orange-red, maturing into deep red adults.

    • Lifespan :

      20+ years

    • Diet :

      Carnivorous; thrives on shrimp, crickets, mealworms, small fish, and premium Arowana pellets.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      The Red Arowana is a prestigious and luxurious fish, ideal for advanced aquarists looking for a striking centerpiece.

  • Care Level :

    Expert; requires a 250-gallon or larger tank, strong filtration, and precise 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 species in massive aquariums.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Small fish, fin-nippers, or aggressive species.

  • Scientific Name :

    Scleropages formosus (Red variety)

  • Family :

    Osteoglossidae

  • Origin :

    Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.

  • Social Behavior :

    Solitary; thrives best alone due to territorial behavior.

  • Feeding Details :

    Feed once or twice daily with live/frozen foods and high-quality pellets to maintain coloration and health.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Mouthbrooder; males incubate eggs in their mouths until fry are ready to swim independently.

  • Breeding Details :

    Females lay 30–100 eggs. Male mouthbroods for 6–8 weeks. Fry initially feed on small 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 neglected.

  • Temperament :

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

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Dominant surface swimmer, highly territorial, especially toward similar species.

    • The Red Arowana is among the most sought-after Asian Arowana varieties, prized for its intense red hue. Proper care involves a large tank, pristine water, and a protein-rich diet. Juveniles start lighter and gradually develop a deep red coloration as they mature. This aggressive species requires careful management in aquariums to avoid conflicts with other fish.

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