Aravana - care and maintenance in the aquarium

In 1912, this species of predatory fish was first introduced by exotic lovers to the public. Thanks to the appearance of this type of fish, mankind has the opportunity to look into the most distant past, from its remains it was clear that it existed in the Jurassic period. And also from the time of our ancestors it was considered a large freshwater wild fish.

Important and characteristic features of Aravana

Its size is huge - it reaches up to several meters. In captivity, each species develops differently, but still grows. Body weight on average can reach from 4 to 7 kilograms - this is a fairly large species of fish around the world. Her body structure strongly resembles a serpentine, of the same oblong and twisting shape. With the help of its fins, it can quickly gain speed and how lightning moves. The age of the fish can be determined by their fins - in younger ones they are lighter, and the older the fish becomes, the darker its fins.

One of the most important and important features in the structure of this unique and, of course, beautiful fish in nature is its unusual mouth. It can open in three parts and resembles a kind of tunnel. And he is the main weapon of the fish with the existing bone tongue, on which the jaws are located. In the corners of the oral cavity are a pair of sensitive mustaches, thanks to which she can feel the prey even in the dark and at a great distance. In addition, she has excellent vision, which allows her to see her prey even above the surface of the water. By characterization, this mammal is a predator. And its victim can be a large number of not only fish and frogs, but also birds that fly low over the water.

Its bright and beautiful silver color after a while acquires shades of a characteristic color: blue, red or green.

Aquarium cultivation

Aravans have amazing quality, they can jump high enough, and since they are strong and powerful, if you do not close the lid tightly on the aquarium, they can jump out of it.

Habitat in nature

Large rivers and streams with quiet and calm places, without strong currents, as a rule, are considered habitual habitats in nature, as they categorically do not like to swim during the course. Aravan can eat in the nature of everything that fits in her mouth.

With the help of catching arawans, people earn not bad money, since it is one of the most expensive and valuable species of fish. Many did not even know that the meat of this fish is very tasty, tender and completely free of excess fat. And also it is sold to exotic lovers or aquarists at a high cost for further propagation and decorative cultivation.

There was once a case that for a rather rare type of platinum Aravana, the owner was offered more than 50,000 thousand dollars, but the owner refused, justifying that it was priceless and not for sale.

Certain difficulties in growing an aquarium

This type of fish is not suitable for cultivation by inexperienced lovers in this matter, since the aravan needs more informed and proper care.

When growing her house, it is worth considering many nuances:

1. A spacious space similar to the natural habitat is very important for her, as she grows and develops very quickly.
2. Clean water with an acceptable level of hardness and the presence of a filter are required.
3. Water should be warm from 20 to 30 degrees.
4. Lighting should not be bright and sharp, as it can scare her.
5. It is important to keep an eye on the closed lid on the aquarium, as, being frightened, it may jump out of the aquarium.

Helpful information! It is important to know that this kind of aravana can very well remember its owner, and it is easily given to him to stroke and feed him with his hands, it becomes kind and responsive like a dolphin. The owner requires constant attention and care. Therefore, it can be grown in an aquarium not only as a rare and beautiful specimen of the water world, but also as a real affectionate pet.

Aravan food

This species, fish is completely omnivorous and does not sort out food. She uses everything literally, both in nature and in closed areas, from natural to artificial food.

Gender differences

The main difference between males and females is their longer elongated anal fin.

Breeding

In captivity, breeding this species of fish is very difficult. But most lovers of this species tend to breed aravan in their aquarium. For favorable breeding, it is important to create certain conditions that are characteristic of their habitat. For this, the length of the aquarium should be at least two meters, the depth should be up to 1000 liters, since the aquarium itself should be several times larger than the fish itself. Water should be warm and purified, they do not like to be in dirty water and in an untidy aquarium.

At the breeding stage, the female spawns eggs, and the male protects her and grows. So, the male during the entire incubation period grows eggs in his oral cavity, and thereby serves as an incubator. The incubation period itself is 60 days. After the incubation period, the fry begins to hatch with the already existing gall sac. Thanks to which, by the way, a few days later he begins to exist independently at the expense of him, after which he begins to learn to eat and swim. When the fry has matured and grown enough, it can be transplanted into a separate aquarium for further full development.

With proper and careful care, an aravan can live over ten years.

Aravan compatibility with other fish species

• parrot fish;
• catfish;
• astronotus;
• scalar;
• platidoras; and other types of fish.

By acquiring such amazing, indisputably interesting, and in its own way beautiful mammals as an Aroana in your aquarium, you can safely say that a person acquires not just fish, but a true and devoted friend who will not only bring significant profit when reproduced, but also will become a favorite pet. There are a huge number of species of Aravana, and, of course, each of them is interesting in its own way and, no doubt, will find its owner. Even in spite of its high cost, and some species are priceless, there are certain lovers and connoisseurs of exotic fish species who are ready to purchase it for themselves in a home aquarium.

Video: silver aravan aquarium fish