Food for Arowana or Dragon Fish

Dragon Fish or Arowana Fish is a favorite aquarium fish for those who want to increase their good luck.

The Arowana Fish comes from somewhat primitive origins (Jurassic Age), and some varieties are nicknamed “Bony Tongued Fish”.

Some varieties of Arowana Fish can grow up to Four feet long (120cm). They can be feisty, though become tamer with age to the point of eating from your fingers, and not the fingers themselves.

Arowana fish are carnivores, though will generally eat nearly anything. Young Arowana Fish may be fed frozen or live brine shrimp, black worms, and even small fish. When older, some larger fish will do. Baby Arowana Fish should be fed maybe 3 times a day, medium sized twice a day, and adults once a day, or even once every other day.

It is important for a well balanced diet in Arowana Fish just like for most other fish. So, the diet should be a variety.

The Arowana eating habits produce a lot of waste and you should therefore, pay extra attention to water conditions (Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate) in your aquarium. Changing 25% to 33% of the water weekly is advisable, or better yet, 20% twice a week. You should maintain the pH neutral.

Pay particular attention to the temperature and pH ranges. Range of temperature and pH depends on which species of Arowana. If water is too warm, it might cause them to age faster, look less Arowana, and even shorten their life. Too cold temperature might on the other hand kill them.