The Silver Arowana prefers a 125 gallon tank with a fine gravel bottom, loosely planted, and soft, peaty water with lots of

open space above for swimming. The aquarium must be fitted with a tight, heavy cover because the Arowana will jump,

particularly when after prey. After breeding, the male Silver Arowana is responsible for carrying the large eggs in his mouth

where they mature in 50 to 60 days. When young, these fish are easily harassed by more aggressive species such as Cichlids,

Knife fish, large Plecostomus, Catfish, and Ornate Bichirs make good tank mates for the Silver Arowana. A carnivore, the

Silver Arowana will eat other smaller fish, water fleas, mosquito larvae, as well as freeze-dried ocean plankton, krill and pellet foods.