Description
Albino Silver Arowana – Rare Beauty with Regal Grace
(Osteoglossum bicirrhosum – Albino Morph)
The Albino Silver Arowana is a breathtaking and ultra-rare morph of the iconic South American Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum), prized for its ghostly white body, pinkish-golden undertones, and striking red eyes. As a surface-dwelling predator with elegant, flowing movement, this fish is the ultimate centerpiece for large, well-maintained aquariums or indoor ponds.
Key Features:
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Stunning Albino Morph: Pure white body with subtle iridescence and ruby-red eyes—an extraordinary visual statement in any setup.
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Majestic Movement: Long, flowing fins and smooth, snake-like swimming behavior make it a living sculpture.
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Large and Impressive: Grows up to 90 cm (36 inches), requiring a spacious tank and advanced care.
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Highly Intelligent: Known to recognize their owners, accept hand feeding, and show individual personalities.
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 600–800 liters (160–200+ gallons)
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Strong filtration, tight-fitting lid (as they are excellent jumpers), and open swimming space are essential
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Low to moderate lighting enhances its shimmering albino coloration
Compatibility:
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Best kept alone or with other large, peaceful fish that won’t fit in its mouth
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Avoid aggressive tankmates and small fish
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Ideal for monster fish keepers or experienced hobbyists with appropriate space
Feeding Tips:
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Carnivorous—prefers a diet of high-quality pellets, frozen shrimp, fish, and occasional live food
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Juveniles may require more frequent feedings, while adults do well with 2–3 meals per week
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Vary the diet to promote optimal coloration and growth
Why Choose the Albino Silver Arowana?
The Albino Silver Arowana is a rare gem for serious collectors and aquarists seeking a visually stunning, high-impact showpiece. Its rarity, elegance, and commanding presence make it one of the most sought-after fish in the world of monster aquariums.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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