Black Arowana / Osteoglossum ferreirai

Description: {Description}Black Arowana / Osteoglossum ferreirai - Live Freshwater Fish Coming directly from The Amazon, Black Arowanas (Osteoglossum ferreirai) are the right fish for those looking for a rare and unique-looking fish. This fish is a demanding species, recommended for experienced aquarists. In addition to its aggressiveness, the Black Arowana demands high-quality water and spacious aquariums. Juveniles have a beautiful and shiny black coloration on their scales, with yellow and gold stripes on the body and fins. As they grow, the dark coloring of its body, and the yellow markings, give way to beautiful iridescent scales of dark bluish gray tones. The fins continue with a slightly sleek dark color, something graceful and unique to this species. When adults, they somewhat resemble the Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum), however they display a more slender body with darker colors, in addition to reaching a smaller size and being notably more territorial than its silver cousin. Black Arowanas are undoubtedly incredible and robust surface predator fish. Locally known as "monkey fish" by fishermen, it earned this name because this fish can launch itself out of the water to hunt its prey. With a restricted occurrence in the dark-colored waters of the Rio Negro basin, their distribution ranges from Brazil to the border region between Colombia and Venezuela, where you can find them in slightly lighter-colored waters. Black Arowana Care Information: Scientific name: Osteoglossum ferreirai Common name: Black Arowana Order: Osteoglossiformes — Family: Osteoglossidae Distribution: South America. Rio Negro basin Behavior: Generally peaceful. Territorial towards its own species. Compatibility: Does well in a community tank or solo. Tank mates must be big enough to not fit in the Arowanas large mouth, and must not be too aggressive either. Great tank mate options are fish such as large peaceful South American cichlids, large bottom dwellers, or any fish with similar care requirements that will not harm the Arowana. It is typically advised to only keep a single arowana in an aquarium, however if you have enough space, you can keep several in a group. If keeping multiple Arowanas, it is a good idea to keep no less than 3, preferably more, as it will help to defuse any aggression and ensure that a single fish is not targeted by aggression. This should only be done by the most experienced of aquarists. Adult Size: Up to 36” in the wild, with +/- 24” in captivity being more common. Life Expectancy: 20 years pH: 6.0 to 7.0 Temperature: 77 to 86 F Minimum size tank: 250 gallons Diet: Carnivore. Reproduction and Breeding: Oviparous, buccal incubator. The male will court the female, moving close to her. If accepted, they will start swimming in circles where the female will release the eggs into the substrate, and the male will then fertilize, keeping it in his mouth cavity shortly after. The male will carry the eggs in his mouth until they hatch, as will the juveniles for the next few weeks. Sexual Dimorphism: Almost imperceptible sexual dimorphism, adult females usually have a more rounded body and a slightly shorter anal fin. Additional Information: You should vary your diet as much as possible; and consider possibly even including insects and other types of live foods in their diet. The length and width of the aquarium are extremely important for the maintenance of the species more-so than the height, as having plenty of space for the fish to rotate is vital since its body is not as flexible as it may appear. You must also use a strong/heavy cover on the tank since this species is a very strong jumper. We take great pride in our packaging and losses are a very rare occurrence, even when shipments are unexpectedly delayed. Live arrival is always guaranteed on every order, given the conditions below are met. If there are any DOA's in your order, we will offer you a full refund for the value of the lost livestock minus any shipping charges. Shipping charges are non-refundable. Conditions of Live Arrival Guarantee 1. The package must be received on the first delivery attempt. 2. The package must be sent to the correct address and not a forwarding address. 3. Temperatures in your area must be between 50-90 °F. If the weather in your area is outside of this range, you must contact us prior to placing your order otherwise our Guarantee will be void. 4. You must notify us within 2 hours of delivery and provide clear photos of the lost item, both inside of the sealed unopened bag as well as laid on a dry surface. We are not responsible for any losses that occur after the fish is removed from the bag or beyond 2 hours after the marked delivery time, so please make sure that you are available to receive your fish as soon as they arrive and that your tank is ready to accept new livestock. Black Arowana / Osteoglossum ferreirai - Live Freshwater Fish Coming directly from The Amazon, Black Arowanas (Osteoglossum ferreirai) are the right fish for those looking for a rare and unique-looking fish. This fish is a demanding species, recommended for experienced aquarists. In addition to its aggressiveness, the Black Arowana demands high-quality water and spacious aquariums. Juveniles have a beautiful and shiny black coloration on their scales, with yellow and gold stripes on the body and fins. As they grow, the dark coloring of its body, and the yellow markings, give way to beautiful iridescent scales of dark bluish gray tones. The fins continue with a slightly sleek dark color, something graceful and unique to this species. When adults, they somewhat resemble the Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum), however they display a more slender body with darker colors, in addition to reaching a smaller size and being notably more territorial than its silver cousin. Black Arowanas are undoubtedly incredible and robust surface predator fish. Locally known as "monkey fish" by fishermen, it earned this name because this fish can launch itself out of the water to hunt its prey. With a restricted occurrence in the dark-colored waters of the Rio Negro basin, their distribution ranges from Brazil to the border region between Colombia and Venezuela, where you can find them in slightly lighter-colored waters. Black Arowana Care Information: Scientific name: Osteoglossum ferreirai Common name: Black Arowana Order: Osteoglossiformes — Family: Osteoglossidae Distribution: South America. Rio Negro basin Behavior: Generally peaceful. Territorial towards its own species. Compatibility: Does well in a community tank or solo. Tank mates must be big enough to not fit in the Arowanas large mouth, and must not be too aggressive either. Great tank mate options are fish such as large peaceful South American cichlids, large bottom dwellers, or any fish with similar care requirements that will not harm the Arowana. It is typically advised to only keep a single arowana in an aquarium, however if you have enough space, you can keep several in a group. If keeping multiple Arowanas, it is a good idea to keep no less than 3, preferably more, as it will help to defuse any aggression and ensure that a single fish is not targeted by aggression. This should only be done by the most experienced of aquarists. Adult Size: Up to 36” in the wild, with +/- 24” in captivity being more common. Life Expectancy: 20 years pH: 6.0 to 7.0 Temperature: 77 to 86 F Minimum size tank: 250 gallons Diet: Carnivore. Reproduction and Breeding: Oviparous, buccal incubator. The male will court the female, moving close to her. If accepted, they will start swimming in circles where the female will release the eggs into the substrate, and the male will then fertilize, keeping it in his mouth cavity shortly after. The male will carry the eggs in his mouth until they hatch, as will the juveniles for the next few weeks. Sexual Dimorphism: Almost imperceptible sexual dimorphism, adult females usually have a more rounded body and a slightly shorter anal fin. Additional Information: You should vary your diet as much as possible; and consider possibly even including insects and other types of live foods in their diet. The length and width of the aquarium are extremely important for the maintenance of the species more-so than the height, as having plenty of space for the fish to rotate is vital since its body is not as flexible as it may appear. You must also use a strong/heavy cover on the tank since this species is a very strong jumper. We take great pride in our packaging and losses are a very rare occurrence, even when shipments are unexpectedly delayed. Live arrival is always guaranteed on every order, given the conditions below are met. If there are any DOA's in your order, we will offer you a full refund for the value of the lost livestock minus any shipping charges. Shipping charges are non-refundable. Conditions of Live Arrival Guarantee 1. The package must be received on the first delivery attempt. 2. The package must be sent to the correct address and not a forwarding address. 3. Temperatures in your area must be between 50-90 °F. If the weather in your area is outside of this range, you must contact us prior to placing your order otherwise our Guarantee will be void. 4. You must notify us within 2 hours of delivery and provide clear photos of the lost item, both inside of the sealed unopened bag as well as laid on a dry surface. We are not responsible for any losses that occur after the fish is removed from the bag or beyond 2 hours after the marked delivery time, so please make sure that you are available to receive your fish as soon as they arrive and that your tank is ready to accept new livestock. × × × Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. 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Price: 164.99 USD

Location: Livingston, Texas

End Time: 2023-09-27T23:13:57.000Z

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