African Arowana

Body like arowana fish, but has a rounded head like a fish cork. Has a gray color and grow up to 90 cm in size. Like the name implies, this fish comes from West Africa. This fish is closely related to pirarucu fish (Arapaima gigas) of the Amazon river which is the largest freshwater fish in the world. When compared with other types of arowana, arowana species is still not so well known in Indonesia.

To keep it, this fish requires an aquarium with a minimum capacity of 190 L. So that the fish do not jump the aquarium should be covered. Lighting made ​​into light, but without the extra sunlight. In addition, a floating aquatic plants can be used so that the light is not too bright. Water conditions: pH 6.7 to 7.5 the water temperature 24-30 ° C. Although not as aggressive as other arowana, fish is quite aggressive towards her own sex. When the aquarium is quite maintained the tail of its kind only. Set-up aquarium plants is the aquarium with water. Can be mixed with other fish as long as the size is not too small. This fish is a plankton-eating fish, however fish can be fed on small fish, insects, worms, and shrimp. Pellets can also be given so that the fish get used to receiving.