Scleropages jardinii
| Common Names: | Australian Pearl Arowana Gulf Saratoga Jardini Northen Saratoga Northern Spotted Barramundi Saratoga |
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| Family: | Osteoglossidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; North Queensland and Northern Territory of Australia, Papua New Guinea |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Billabongs, Floodways |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Will eat any number of fish, including those a tad to big to fit in its mouth, consuming them anyway like a snake |
| Diet: | Carnivore; High protein food, Try to get onto pellets as soon as possible, will eat a wide range of live foods (feed them crickets as a treat) |
| Care: | Needs a large tank. Juveniles can be raised in tanks starting at 6x2x2 but the owner should look at investing in a larger tank. A tight lid is required as this arowana is an excellent jumper. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 91.44cm (36") Female: 91.44cm (36") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; More often than not cruising the top half of the tank, when matured, it can be seen in the lower regions of the tank stalking for potential prey. |
| Activity: | Diurnal |
| Gender: | Unsure on how to verify |
| Breeding: | Mouth brooding by the female, with eggs hatching in 1 to 2 weeks. Following hatching the young remain in or close to the mother's mouth for a further 4 to 5 weeks. |
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| Comments: | Great fish for the large tank owner, beautiful colors and a strong personallity add to this fishs overall appeal. |
| Main Colours: | Red, Brown, Gold |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;vuduchild |
| Submitted By: | vuduchild |
| Contributors: | bettachris |
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