Scientific Name:  Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Silver Arowana

Scientific Name: Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Care Level: Advanced

Size: Up to ~3–4 feet

Lifespan: 10–20+ years

Overview:

A large, surface-dwelling predator known for its sleek silver body and powerful jumps. Often called a “dragon fish,” it’s a true centerpiece species.

Tank Requirements:

• 180+ gallons (very large footprint)
• Temp: 75–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Tight lid required (strong jumper)

Diet:

Carnivorous—feeds on insects, shrimp, fish, and other meaty foods. Can be trained onto pellets.

Behavior:

Predatory and territorial. Best kept alone or with large, compatible tankmates. Will eat smaller fish.

Pro Tips:

• Always use a secure lid
• Provide long tanks for swimming space
• Avoid sharp decor (can injure easily)

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs