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24K Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 24K Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus)

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🐟 24K Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus)

Freshwater Fish • Surface Predator • Asian Dragonfish • Prestige Species

 

📋 The 24K Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus) is the pinnacle of Asian Dragonfish breeding — a shimmering masterpiece of metallic gold that radiates status and fortune. Native to the Bukit Merah and Pekan Nenas regions of Malaysia, this variant is renowned for its full-crossback gold plating, where scales glisten across the backline, creating a true “24 karat” appearance.

Highly prized among collectors and feng shui enthusiasts, the 24K Golden Arowana symbolizes prosperity, power, and longevity. Its majestic swimming posture, iridescent armor, and intelligent demeanor make it a centerpiece of elite freshwater aquaria worldwide.

With proper lighting, stable warm conditions, and a premium carnivorous diet, this Arowana can retain its golden brilliance for decades — a living embodiment of aquatic luxury.

 

💡 Highlights

Full Crossback Scales: Gold pigmentation extends across the dorsal line
True 24K Luster: Mirror-like metallic body under warm lighting
📏 Luxury Display Species: Up to 90 cm in adulthood
CITES Certified: Licensed and microchipped for legal trade
🐟 Symbol of Prosperity: Revered as the “Feng Shui Dragon” of aquaria

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🧾 A Quick Look at the 24K Golden Arowana

 

📛 Common Name: 24K Golden Arowana / Crossback Golden Arowana
🔬 Scientific Name: Scleropages formosus
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Osteoglossidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia • Malaysia • Bukit Merah • West Kalimantan
📏 Max Size: 90 cm (≈ 35")
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.2
🌡️ Temperature Range: 26–30 °C (79–86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced
💖 Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
🏠 Min Tank Size: 750 L (200 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes CITES-certified from an elite Malaysian farm
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No protected under CITES Appendix I
Lifespan: 20–25 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Mouthbrooder; male incubates eggs and fry

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