Scleropages jardini - Australian Pearl Arowana

Species name: Scleropages jardinii

Synonym: Osteoglossum jardinii, Scleropages jardini

Common Names: Australian Pearl Arowana, Gulf Saratoga, Jardini, Northen Saratoga, Northern Spotted Barramundi, Saratoga

Family: Osteoglossidae

Order: Osteoglossiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 90 cm / 35,5 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Asia and Oceania. northern Australia and New Guinea.

Temperament: Relatively non-aggressive but highly predatory.

Company: Only keep with fishes to big to be considered food..

Water parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 22 - 27°C / 72 - 80° F

Aquarium setup: Scleropages jardinii (Australian Pearl Arowana) requires a lot of open space to swim on at the surface. Areas with plants are appreciated if your aquarium are large enough to support both open areas and planted areas. Regular water changes are necessary.

Feeding: Fish, crayfish, insects and after training pellets.

Breeding: Very hard in aquarium. Successful breeding requires very large aquariums. Female is a mouth brooder and will keep the fry in and around her mouth until they are 4-5 weeks old.

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