The orange-red arowana is an omnivorous fish, but prefers active food. Small fish and shrimp are the main food of orange-red arowana, which can be fed with flake feed appropriately, which can ensure the nutritional balance of orange-red arowana.

In order to make the orange-red arowana grow healthily, provide nutritionally balanced food is necessary. Generally, the orange-red arowana that has just been brought home will not eat because it is not very adaptable to the new environment. At this time, it is necessary to let the orange-red arowana eat. Generally, mealworms and goldfish are fed first. After they are familiar with the smell of the feed, the feeding of feed is gradually increased and the feeding of other foods is reduced. Be careful not to feed very full, if this meal is too much, you should stop eating next meal.