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|identification=:It is a more of a brownish colour than a silvery colour, but as they grow older they get darker in colour. They don't have the upward mouth like the other [[Arowana]]s. They have more of a rounded head and no barbels on their mouths. They are very uncommon for sale but are cheap when they are found for sale.
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Latest revision as of 02:50, 13 December 2017

African Arowana

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African Arowana

Heterotis niloticus

568 Litres (150 US G.)

90-100 cm (35.4-39.4")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

25 -30 °C (77-86°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Arapaimidae





Additional names

African Arowana, African Bony-Tongue, Heterotis Arowana, Stoneside

Additional scientific names

Clupisudis niloticus, Heterotis adansoni, Heterotis adansonii, Heterotis ehrenbergii, Heterotis nilotica, Sudis adansonii, Sudis nilotica, Sudis niloticus


Tank compatibility[edit]

This fish does not tolerate it's own kind. Will eat any fish smaller than itself but is non-aggressive towards larger fish. Keep with larger robust but relatively peaceful tank mates such as Silver Dollars or large Plecos.



Diet[edit]

A plankton and filter feeder and should accept most meaty foods like live worms, small fish, insects and shrimp. Some may wean on to dry foods, but not always.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Identification[edit]

It is a more of a brownish colour than a silvery colour, but as they grow older they get darker in colour. They don't have the upward mouth like the other Arowanas. They have more of a rounded head and no barbels on their mouths. They are very uncommon for sale but are cheap when they are found for sale.

Pictures[edit]

Videos[edit]

In a community tank:

External links[edit]