Arowana Care

金龙鱼护理：关于类型、水箱设置、饮食等的完整指南

Arowana’s (also known as dragon fish) are awesome monsters fish, that don’t only look the part, they act the part.

And providing optimal care is key to seeing them flourish. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to do that.

The prehistoric arowana is a long, sleek, streamlined fish of great beauty with a unique character. Arowanas have a distinct scale pattern and are found in an array of colors, including silver, gold and even red. They are a large, predatory species with an aggressive disposition. They have the potential to grow rapidly, up to 2 inches per month. Many believe that arowanas bring good luck and fortune.

~Typical arowana appearance and behavior~

-Arowanas have mandibular barbels or whiskers that are used to sense movement on the water’s surface

-Known for jumping out of tanks that do not have a secure top; in nature, they will jump out of the water to grab prey

-Arowanas are aggressive feeders, feeding on most foods that will fit into their large mouths

-Some arowanas tend to become solitary as they mature