SNOW WHITE BLACK AROWANA - ONLY ONES IN THE USA WILD

• Color: Has a bright, metallic platinum or silvery-white coloration.
• Body: Features a long, sleek, and elegant body with large scales, resembling a dragon.
• Size: Can grow to be 2 to 3 feet long, or even up to 36 inches (90 cm), requiring a very large aquarium.
• Fins: Often has large pectoral fins and a dorsal fin that runs along most of its back. 

• Asian Arowana: Native to Southeast Asia, inhabiting slow-moving rivers and wetlands.
• South American Arowana: Other platinum variants, such as the Platinum Silver Arowana, originate from South America.

Note: The Asian arowana is considered an endangered species in its native habitat. 

• Carnivorous: Arowanas are carnivores that eat insects, crustaceans, small fish, and sometimes high-quality pellets or frozen foods.
• Juveniles vs. Adults: Juveniles primarily eat insects, while adults will eat a wider variety of prey. 

• Tank Size: Due to their large size, a minimum of 250 gallons is recommended, with 400–800 gallons being ideal to allow them plenty of swimming room.
• Water Parameters: They thrive in warm water with a pH between
  

  $6.0$
  -
  

  $7.5$
  and temperatures between
  

  $75$
  -
  

  ${82}^{\circ }F$
  (
  

  $24$
  -
  

  ${28}^{\circ }C$
  ).
• Tank Mates: They are best kept alone or with other large, compatible species that cannot fit in their mouth, as they can be aggressive.
• Maintenance: Requires a significant commitment to water quality maintenance. 

• Rarity: Platinum arowanas are considered extremely rare and highly prized, making them very expensive.
• Value: The price is determined by factors such as size, age, and genetic quality, and some can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• Caution: Be aware of "fake" platinum arowanas that have been artificially colored with chemicals.