Scleropages formosus
Scleropages formosus
Scleropages formosus "Golden Red Tail"
Asian Arowana, Dragon Fish
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
75-86 6.0-7.0 15 35" Carnivore Top
Origin Australia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Bangka.
Social Behaviour Predator. Aggressive amongst conspecifics.
Remarks The lower photograph illustrates the typical turning posture that should be looked for when purchasing this fish.
Pectorals should be arched and apart from a slight dip during the acute part of the turning, the fish will remain parallel to the waterlineduring the rest of the movement.
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Photo Credit Photo Credit : Dennis Koh at Qian Hu Fish Farm Trading
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