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Jardini Arowana
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The beautiful predator fish called the Jardini Arowana is also referred to as the Black Arowana or Australian Arowana. The fish is similar in shape to the endangered Formosa Arowana or Asian Arowana. Jardini grow to about two feet in the aquarium and three feet in the wild. Aquarists can transition Jardini to floating pellet food, but these monster fish still require some live feeder fish. Please have small feeders available, particularly for the smaller size.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Scleropages jardinii |
| Origin | Northern Australia and New Guinea |
| Care Level | Difficult (grows very large) |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 2 feet |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3–8" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Arowanas are powerful jumpers, so a heavy, tight-fitting lid is a must. Give them open swimming space and strong filtration.
Feeding: Feed floating carnivore pellets and frozen foods like shrimp.
Tankmates: Jardinis are among the more aggressive arowanas. Keep them alone or only with large, robust fish.
Good to know: Jardini arowanas have pink or red spots on each scale that get brighter as they grow.
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