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Indigenous to the flood plains of the Amazon River Basin in South America, the Arowana can reach an intimidating 47 inches in the wild, and is often too much for all but the advanced freshwater aquarist to manage. It can survive short times out of the water breathing air by utilizing its swim bladder.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Silver Arowana prefers a 250-gallon tank with a fine gravel bottom, loosely planted, and soft, peaty water with lots of open space above for swimming. The aquarium must be fitted with a tight, heavy cover because the Arowana will jump, particularly when after prey.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAfter breeding, the male Silver Arowana is responsible for carrying the large eggs in his mouth where they mature in 50 to 60 days. When young, these fish are easily harassed by more aggressive species such as Cichlids. 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It has a dark black body, white underbelly, and a bright red tail.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Redtail Catfish can grow impressively large in an aquarium setting and should be given plenty of room to swim. Due to its size and high energy, this fish should be kept with larger tank mates. Besides the minimum tank size of 300 gallons, rocks, plants, and large driftwood should be used to enhance and simulate a natural environment. Since the Redtail Catfish is a highly active fish, a tightly covered aquarium should be used to prevent it from jumping out of the tank. They mature into a very heavy fish and should be maintained in a reinforced aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nRedtail Cats breed using external fertilization after laying their eggs. Breeding in an aquarium setting is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFeeding the Redtail Catfish is not difficult due to the fact that it is not a picky eater. In the wild, this fish will eat fish and crustaceans. 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Young Banded Leporinus' have five bands while adults have ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots, rocks, and driftwood make the best decorations for aquariums containing this species. The Banded Leporinus may eat tender plants. An avid jumper, this fish will require a hood on the aquarium. Although the Banded Leporinus may be somewhat aggressive towards its own species, it is usually quite peaceful with other species, though it may nip fins. Avoid smaller species of fish with the Banded Leporinus, as it may eat its tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the breeding habits of the Banded Leporinus have not been documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an omnivore, \u003cem\u003eLeporinus fasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e is not a particular eater. 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