How to Take Good Care of Arowana
Arowana are long, silvery fish with a snakelike swimming motion. They originate from the Amazon flood plains and use their specialized mouths to feed on insects and small fish near the water's surface. They are a dramatic addition to any tank, although their large size limits them to serious fish owners. Step 1 Purchase a tank of adequate size to hold this large fish. Arowana have been known to reach 47 inches in length, although in aquariums they usually only reach 24 to 30 inches in length. As such, they will eventually need to be housed in a tank of at least 100 gallons in size, although young specimens can be temporarily held in a smaller tank. Step 2 Cover your tank with a strong, securely attached lid. Arowanas like to jump and are strong enough to knock a loosely attached cover right off the top of their aquarium. Step 3 Install an adequate filter. Water filters are sold according to the volume of water they are capable of cleaning. Arowanas demand very clean water and need