Familia: Osteoglossidae
Scleropages formosus es un osteoglósido de agua dulce originario de Sudeste de Asia. Alcanza 67.5–99 cm; temperatura 24–30 °C.
Scleropages formosus, a member of the family Osteoglossidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits slow rivers, floodplains and swamps. Predatory; territorial as it matures and carnivore; whole fish, prawns and pellets, it grows to 67.5–99 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Dificultad: moderada. Predatory; territorial as it matures.
Rango ideal: 24–30 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 67.5–99 cm; es upper; surface-oriented. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Carnivore; whole fish, prawns and pellets. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Predatory; territorial as it matures; Singles or pairs in very large aquaria. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat natural es Sudeste de Asia, en slow rivers, floodplains and swamps.
Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.
Mouthbrooding by the male. Males carry the brood in the mouth.