Aquarium filtration is crucial in your Jardini Arowana’s aquarium to prevent sickness. Keeping pieces of driftwood in the tank will aid in keeping the water’s Ph level lower. Their habitat requires a temperature of 75-82☏ (24-28☌) with a Ph level of 6.0 to 7.0, neutral to slightly acidic. Jardini Arowana is an extremely sensitive fish to care for. The Jardini Arowana is a beautifully desirable fish to raise, make sure you are prepared to care for this toddler-size friend for over a decade. When deciding to raise these fish be sure you are prepared. Among other Arowana species, you may come across beautiful reds, blues, oranges, scales that look to be made of gold, and even coral-like patterns. Within the Jardini Arowana species, you may come across black, silver, gold, and brassy colors all with a shine over the scales. When being fed a proper high protein diet they will grow around two inches per month. Jardini’s reach their maximum growth point in about a year and a half.
Living in captivity these fish can grow up to two feet, and while living in their natural habitat can grow up to three feet. The lifespan of a Jardini Arowana in captivity can range from ten to twenty years however, in their natural habitat, they can live up to 50 years depending on the species. This makes them one of the most prehistoric fish found in aquariums today. Jardini Arowana fossils have been discovered that show they lived during the Jurassic era. Scientifically known as Scleropages jardini, this fish has coined the nickname Water-Monkey due to its tendency to frequently hop out of the water to grab its prey or when startled.
This particular arowana species has a jaw lined with spikey teeth perfect for chomping on its prey. The Jardini Arowana, also known as the Australian Arowana, is a carnivorous, tropical, freshwater fish that is native to Australia and New Guinea.
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