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"Arapaima gigas" is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Adult fish can reach the bees than 3 feet, weighing up to 200 kg. They include the fish that breathe by taking air from the atmosphere langsug (obligate water breather). These fish have come to the surface every 50-20 minutes, depending on size. Young fish, usually appear on the surface every 5 minutes or so, while adult fish appears every 18-20 minutes.
Arapaima is only found in the Amazon and Essequito river system. They are included in the list of endangered species if CITES, IUCN and protected by law in Guyana.
Arapaima is a source of food for community residents. As of December 2001, their population is estimated to less than 850 individuals in the area of Forest Iwokara on wetland ecosystems Rupununi
Arapaima have the "tongue" along the approximately 15 cm. during adulthood, and betulang, rough surface and are often used by local residents sabagai "sandpaper" or stingy to smooth the wood surface.
At the time of the water environment of these fish shrank, and oxygen content decreases, arapaima will breathe air directly from atomosfer. And if the water in their environment is dry, he would ball away form the ball, and immerse yourself in a hole until the water comes back.
Arapaima is only found in the Amazon and Essequito river system. They are included in the list of endangered species if CITES, IUCN and protected by law in Guyana.
Arapaima is a source of food for community residents. As of December 2001, their population is estimated to less than 850 individuals in the area of Forest Iwokara on wetland ecosystems Rupununi
Arapaima have the "tongue" along the approximately 15 cm. during adulthood, and betulang, rough surface and are often used by local residents sabagai "sandpaper" or stingy to smooth the wood surface.
At the time of the water environment of these fish shrank, and oxygen content decreases, arapaima will breathe air directly from atomosfer. And if the water in their environment is dry, he would ball away form the ball, and immerse yourself in a hole until the water comes back.
Living ConditionspH: 6.7 (5.8 -7.2)
GH: 8 (2 -12) (scale German)
Temperature: 24-30 ° C
Maximum Length: 450 cm
Feed: live food
Reproduction: egg layer - mouthbrooder
Light: light without the sun
Temperament: not recommended for beginners
Zone Swimming: top
Set up Aquarium: aquarium with rocks, plants and woods.
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