Comet VIII
Arowana · Shared by SunnyHeron · 2 weeks ago
The exact moment Comet VIII heard the fridge open.
About the Arowana
- Origin
- Amazon basin (silver); Asia and Australia for other species
- Adult size
- 60–120 cm for the silver arowana
- Lifespan
- 20+ years
- Minimum tank
- 1,000+ litres, and wide rather than tall
- Legal status
- Asian arowana is CITES I — illegal to import to the US
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
Read more about the arowana — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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