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Platinum Silver Arowana (Scleropages formosus) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Platinum Silver Arowana (Scleropages formosus)

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🐟 Platinum Silver Arowana (Scleropages formosus)
Freshwater Fish • Surface Predator • Exhibition Specimen • Rare Colour Variant

 

📋 The Platinum Silver Arowana (Scleropages formosus) is a highly exclusive variant prized for its metallic, nearly platinum-white scales, strong body form, and commanding presence in large freshwater setups. Under good lighting, the body exhibits a shimmering silver-white sheen across the flank and back.

Originally derived from select breeding of the Asian Arowana, this form requires expert care due to its size and rarity. With the right environment—large open tank, stable water, premium diet—it becomes an elegant centrepiece exhibiting refined movement and scale luster.

 

💡 Highlights

Platinum Scale Sheen: Reflective silver-white body rare in the trade
Showpiece Specimen: Ideal for collectors with deep tanks
📏 Large Format Predator: Requires serious space for full growth
Premium Lineage: Captive-bred, high value
🐟 Collector Icon: Rare variant, high prestige

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Platinum Silver Arowana

 

📛 Common Name: Platinum Silver Arowana
🔬 Scientific Name: Scleropages formosus
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Osteoglossidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia, select captive-bred variants
📏 Max Size: Up to ~90 cm (≈ 35″)
💧 pH Range: ~6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: ~24 – 30 °C (≈ 75 – 86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced
💖 Temperament: Semi-Aggressive / Dominant
🏠 Min Tank Size: 800 L+ (≈ 210+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface to Mid
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes—premium lineage
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 15 – 20+ years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Mouthbrooder (male carries eggs/fry)

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