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Title: Jardini Arowana
Description: Scleropages jardini


Sergeant Major - February 1, 2006 06:45 PM (GMT)
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<b>Common Names:</b> Jardini Arowana, Northern Spotted Barramundi, Gulf Saratoga Barramundi
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Scleropages jardini</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Osteoglossidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.9-7.1 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 75-86°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 1-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 20 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 35 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 125g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Carnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> mouth brooders.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Large Cichlids, Knifefish, Large Plecostomus, Catfish, and Bichirs.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> A well-filtered aquarium is essential because the Jardini Arowana is very sensitive to water quality. This is also a jumping fish, so a tight, heavy aquarium cover is a necessity. Somewhat skittish, the Jardini Arowana may injure itself darting away from sudden approaches.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Australia, Jardine and Adelaide Rivers, New Guinea
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