What is Arowana?
AROWANA is a large, elegant tropical fish that fits into any large aquarium. It is equipped with beard called mandibular barbols that help swimming along the water surface. Freshwater bony fish pass through other names and several varieties come from all over the world. This type of fish thrives on a carnivorous diet and lives for up to 10 years in a healthy environment. The average size ranges from 2 to 4 feet (approximately 60 to 120 cm), although it is located in the aquarium. As for the size of the aquarium, it is more important to concentrate on the width of the tank rather than in height. For example, the Arowan child should be placed in a 20-galon tank, while adult fish should be placed in at least 180 gallon tank to allow swimming space. The covered aquariums are also a necessity, because freshwater bony fish loves swimming on the surface and can even jump. It comes from osteoglossidae fish family, can also be referred to as dragon fish or baramundi. One of his other names belongs toElesa and Saratoga.
different varieties rest in different parts of the world. They are maintained as an aquarium pets in North America and live in the waters of South America, Africa, Australia and Asia. The variants include Asian or Golden Arowana, which is expected to bring good luck or silver that comes from the Amazon Basin, and a spotted version that floats at temperatures between 75 ° and 85 ° Fahrenheit (approximately 24 ° to 29 ° Celsius). The Northern Saratoga variety from Australia tends to be less aggressive than the others, while the African Arowana also prefers swimming at hot water temperature.
Regardless of diversity, Arowana prefers a stable and carnivorous diet of shrimp, worms, insects and smaller frozen fish. When they are held in the aquarium, fish pellets or flakes will also eat. Pets recommend pet feed up to three times a day. Adult fish must only be fed once a day.Excessive refilling should never occur; The remaining meal has stabbed the quality of the aquarium water.
As long as the aquarium tank provides healthy water and temperature quality, this type of fish can live up to 10 years. Experts recommend replacing the tank filters every day and water to ensure a temperature range of 72 ° to 82 ° Fahrenheit (approximately 22 ° to 28 ° C). At least 25 percent of the water water should also change every week to keep the fish healthy. Lack of care and even overfilling of the tank can lead to stress and disease for Arowan.