🐟 Albino Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
🐟 Albino Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
Freshwater Fish • Surface Predator • South American Dragonfish • Rare Morph
📋 The Albino Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a stunning leucistic morph of the classic South American Dragonfish, revered for its pearly white scales, ruby eyes, and graceful gliding movement. Originating from selective breeding of Amazonian stocks, this variety embodies purity and rarity.
Its elongated body and flowing fins shimmer under aquarium lighting, creating a ghostly white presence that symbolizes peace and prestige. Compared to its standard silver counterpart, the albino form requires softer light and stable temperature to preserve its coloration and vision.
This majestic fish makes a statement centerpiece in luxury freshwater aquaria — a living sculpture of elegance and genetic perfection.
💡 Highlights
✨ Pure White Body: Iridescent scales with translucent fins
⚪ Ruby Eyes: Signature albino trait enhancing mystique
📏 Large Display Predator: Grows up to 1 meter
✅ Captive Bred: Ethical and sustainable lineage
🐟Collector’s Rarity: Highly sought by premium aquarists
🧾 A Quick Look at the Albino Silver Arowana
📛 Common Name: Albino Silver Arowana
🔬 Scientific Name: Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
👨👩👧 Family: Osteoglossidae
🌍 Origin: South America • Amazon & Rupununi Basins
📏 Max Size: 100 cm (≈ 39")
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 25 – 30 °C (77 – 86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
🏠 Min Tank Size: 1000 L (265 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes - Selective albino strain
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 15 – 20 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Mouthbrooder; male incubates eggs
















