How to make arowana look great

Arowana is not a difficult fish to keep. After all, it has survived through millions of years until man came into its way. All you need is to spend one to two hours per week taking care of it and you will have years of enjoyment watching this beautiful fossil dragon swimming in your aquarium.

1. Check Water Condition

pH : Although arowana can withstand a reasonable range of pH, they should be kept in water that is slightly acidic or neutral. Make sure you check you pH regularly, especially if you have something in your setup that will altered pH, e.g. peat, CO2 system(in planted aquarium), etc.



Temperature : Water temperature should be maintained at between 26C-30C(79F-86F). Avoid sudden change of temperature as it may chock the fish can cause problem like tail dropping. Although arowana can withstand higher temperature, this is not recommended especially if it is for long period of time. High temperature cause wrinkling of the gill cove and destroy the authentic look of the fish.


Hardness : Arowana like soft water but can also tolerate water with reasonable hardness.

2. Water Change Frequently

Arowana is carnivorous fish. they produce large amount of waste. High ammonia, nitrite and nitrate are common problem in arowana tank. Regular water change is the easiest way to deal with it. 1/4-1/3 water change per week is recommended, 20% twice a week is even better if you have the time. Make sure you adjust the temp and pH of the new water similar to the tank's. Sudden drop of temperature or pH is dangerous and could sometime proved to be lethal.

3. Feeding Time

Small arowana(below 15cm> should be fed three times a day, medium arowana<15-35cm)>