Australian Arowana (also called Saratoga locally) originated from Australia and look very similar in form to the Asian Arowana, but closer inspection reveals smaller, more numerous scales. There are two species, the Pearl (Scleropages jardini) and Spotted Arowana (Scleropages leichardti). Both look the same except for the scales and colors with, traditionally, one color morph but more are now becoming available on a very limited basis. The Australian Arowana are regarded as the most aggressive being very curious and readily accepting most foods. They grow to about thirty-six (36) inches in nature, probably reaching around 24 inches in aquariums. The pearls can be silver with black fins (most common), to a yellow or gold color. (Jardini Arowana, Northern saratoga, Jardine saratoga, Gulf saratoga, Australian gold/pearl Arowana and jardini saratoga)
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