Tank setup
A minimum 950L aquarium suits Jardini Arowana. Use robust décor and sight breaks; territorial species need defined territories.
pH
6 - 7.5
Temperature
24° - 30 °C
Max size
60 cm
Min tank
950 L
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What to know before you buy.
The Jardini Arowana, also called the Australian Pearl Arowana, is a strikingly beautiful predator native to northern Australia and New Guinea. It features intricate crescent-shaped scale markings with red or pink edging that intensify with age. More aggressive and territorial than the Silver Arowana, the Jardini is renowned for its feisty personality and willingness to attack anything — including its keeper's hand during feeding. Available in the South African trade.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Jardini Arowana healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 950L aquarium suits Jardini Arowana. Use robust décor and sight breaks; territorial species need defined territories.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Jardini Arowana is carnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for monster fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Jardini Arowana is generally aggressive. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized aggressive tankmates in monster fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Jardini Arowana vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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