High Back Arowana – The Golden Dragon of Freshwater Aquariums

Enhance your aquatic collection with the magnificent High Back Arowana, widely celebrated as the “Dragon Fish.” This premium ornamental fish is a masterpiece of nature, featuring large, shimmering metallic scales that reflect light with stunning brilliance. Known for its powerful presence and sleek, aerodynamic form, the High Back Arowana is more than just a pet—it is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and strength.

Product Overview

• Species: Scleropages formosus (High Back Variety).

• Appearance: Distinctive gold-rimmed scales that climb high up the back, creating a majestic, armored look.

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive and territorial; a true apex predator of the tank.

• Size: Can grow significantly, making it a breathtaking centerpiece for large luxury setups.

Key Uses & Benefits

• Luxury Aesthetics: Instantly elevates the prestige of any home or office interior.

• Cultural Symbolism: Highly regarded in Feng Shui for attracting wealth and warding off negative energy.

• Interactive Pet: Highly intelligent and can recognize its owner over time.

Care & Precautions

• Tank Size: Requires a spacious tank (minimum 150-200 gallons) to accommodate its size and active swimming style.

• Water Quality: Thrives in well-filtered, warm freshwater (24text{°C} to 30text{°C}) with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

• Diet: Carnivorous; feed a high-quality variety of pellets, shrimp, and small feeder fish to maintain scale vibrancy.

Safety & Tank Mechanisms

• Secure Lid: Essential. Arowanas are powerful jumpers; ensure your aquarium has a heavy, tight-fitting lid to prevent escape.

• Filtration: High-capacity filtration is necessary to manage the bio-load of this large predator.

• Tank Mates: Best kept alone or with compatible, large bottom-dwelling fish like Stingrays or large tinfoil barbs.

Buy High Back Arowana available at Sahara Exotics, the largest pet & aquarium store in Ajman, UAE.