Scientific Name:
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Common name:
Silver Arowana, Bonytongue, Dragon Fish, Monkey Fish
Family:
Osteoglossidae
Origin:
Amazon River Basin and Orinoco River Basin in South America
Maximum size:
Up to 3 feet (36 inches) in length
Average Life span:
10 to 15 years on an average
Habitat:
Freshwater
Minimum Tank size:
250- Gallons
Temperature:
75° - 82° Fahrenheit
pH range:
5.0 to 7.5
Water Hardness:
1 to 8 dKH
Temperament:
Very aggressive
Care level:
Difficult
Diet:
Carnivorous