Home/Store/Fish Out of Stock
Black Arowana/Blue Arowana - (Osteoglossum ferreirai)

Black Arowana/Blue Arowana - (Osteoglossum ferreirai)

$150.00
Sold out
Price of shipping is not included.
Size
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Let us know!
Enter your text
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Share this product with your friends
ShareSharePin it
Black Arowana/Blue Arowana - (Osteoglossum ferreirai)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Black Arowana / Blue Arowana – (Osteoglossum ferreirai)

The Black Arowana, often called the Blue Arowana due to its striking iridescent scales, is a rare and magnificent freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Known for its large size, powerful body, and impressive jumping ability, this species commands respect and requires a massive aquarium and expert care.


🌊 Habitat & Care

🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 400 gallons
🌊 Prefers warm, soft, acidic freshwater with gentle water flow
🪵 Provide large open swimming areas and sturdy cover


🍽️ Diet

🍤 Carnivorous — feeds on fish, insects, crustaceans, and small mammals or birds in the wild
🐟 Needs a varied diet of live, frozen, and pellet foods


⚖️ Temperament

🐠 Aggressive and territorial, especially as they mature
🚫 Best kept singly in species-only setups or with large, robust fish


🧠 Behavior & Special Considerations

🌡️ Temperature: 75–86°F (24–30°C)
💧 pH: 6.0–7.0
📏 Size: Up to 36 inches (90 cm) or more
⚠️ Requires exceptional water quality and a secure, covered tank
🌿 Known for impressive jumping ability — a tight-fitting lid is essential


📋 At a Glance

🔖 Scientific Name Osteoglossum ferreirai
🐟 Common Name Black Arowana / Blue Arowana
🌎 Origin Amazon & Orinoco Basins
📏 Size Up to 36 inches (90 cm)
🌡️ Temperature 75–86°F (24–30°C)
💧 pH Range 6.0–7.0
🐟 Temperament Aggressive, territorial
🏠 Tank Size 400+ gallons
🍽️ Diet Carnivore

💡 The Black (Blue) Arowana is a majestic and demanding predator, best suited for expert aquarists with very large tanks and secured lids.

Show More
Below are fish you may also like.
Captive Bred
Angelfish - (Pterophyllum scalare)
Angelfish - (Pterophyllum scalare)
Angelfish - (Pterophyllum scalare)
Price of shipping is not included.
$20.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Mesoheros gephyrus
Mesoheros gephyrus
Mesoheros gephyrus
Price of shipping is not included.
$250.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Dwarf Mbuna - (Pseudotropheus demasoni)
Dwarf Mbuna - (Pseudotropheus demasoni)
Dwarf Mbuna - (Pseudotropheus demasoni)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $20.00
Save 25%
$15.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L342 Spray Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L342 Spray Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L342 Spray Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$32.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Borneo Python Eel - (Macrognathus kris)
Borneo Python Eel - (Macrognathus kris)
Borneo Python Eel - (Macrognathus kris)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
$110.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Melanarus Cichlid - (Vieja Melanarum)
Melanarus Cichlid - (Vieja Melanarum)
Melanarus Cichlid - (Vieja Melanarum)
Price of shipping is not included.
$60.00
Out of stock
Sold out
L261 Longspined Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus pectegenitor)
L261 Longspined Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus pectegenitor)
L261 Longspined Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus pectegenitor)
$65.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Fenestratus Cichlid - (Vieja Fenestratus)
Fenestratus Cichlid - (Vieja Fenestratus)
Fenestratus Cichlid - (Vieja Fenestratus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$125.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L299 Headspotted Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus nigrescens)
L299 Headspotted Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus nigrescens)
L299 Headspotted Stream Pleco - (Pseudancistrus nigrescens)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Yellowhump Eartheater Cichlid - (Geophagus pellegrini)
Yellowhump Eartheater Cichlid - (Geophagus pellegrini)
Yellowhump Eartheater Cichlid - (Geophagus pellegrini)
Price of shipping is not included.
$75.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Coatique Cichlid - (Paratheraps sp. "Coatzacoalcos")
Coatique Cichlid - (Paratheraps sp. "Coatzacoalcos")
Coatique Cichlid - (Paratheraps sp. "Coatzacoalcos")
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
  • Search for Fish
  • My Account
  • Track Orders
  • Favorite Fish.
  • Fish Shopping Bag
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD
Skip to main content
ENES
Menu
Home
Shop For Fish
Terms & Conditions/FAQ
Shipping & Payments
About Us
Contact Us
© Jasons Plecos & Cichlids LLC 2017-2025
Language:
ENES
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyShipping & Payment InfoReturn PolicyQuarantine Your FishReport abuse
Powered by Lightspeed