Imformations on Arowanas!
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The keeping of dragon fish in aquariums in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia began in the early ‘70’s and gained quickly in popularity during the ‘80’s. This interest then spread to Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan in spite of the fish being listed as an endangered and protected species and prohibited from trade worldwide by the Convention in Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna(CITES); only allowing limited trade of an allocated annual quota from Indonesia. However, Singapore’s success in documenting the breeding of this fish in captivity caused CITES to approve worldwide trade of such Singapore captive-bred dragon fish in August, 1994
Dragon Fish are found in S.E. Asia where it is popular and expensive. Each has its unique feature and color, for example, Malaysia has her Gold Dragon Fish and Green Dragon Fish whereas Indonesia has her Red, Red-tail Gold and Green Dragon Fish.
We can classify them according to these 4 species:-
1. Indonesian Red-tail Gold Dragon Fish
2. Malaysian Gold Dragon Fish or Malayan Bonytongue
3. Indonesian Red Dragon Fish
4. Green Dragon Fish
The Dragon Fish from S.E. Asia as compared to the South American Arowanas have rounder and broader bellies. When young, their back portions are horizontal. When fully grown, their backs become slightly arched. The depth of their body - 4 to 5.5 inches. Scales are coarse and big. Pelvic Fin and Anal Fin are of the same length. Caudal Fins have 2 shapes - Pear and Fan; 3 back fins (tail, anal, dorsal) are not joint; Mouth extremely big and slanting, the slit extends beyond the eyes, teeth tiny, closely packed and sharp, mouth is rectangular in shape when open. Eyes are big. A pair of mandibular barbels grow out of the tip of its lower mouth. This fish can grow up to 30 inches weighing 7 kilos in an Aquarium.
Breeding is not easy. Each time, approximately 40 to 70 eggs are laid of diameter about 1.72 cm. This fish is a mouth brooder. When hatched, the baby fishes cluster within the male Dragon FishÂ’s mouth for protection. Normally, it is the male fishÂ’s duty to protect the babies in its mouth but when the number gets too big, the female does help.
In the wild, the fish lives near the surface of clean, standing or slow flowing shallow waters in blind arms of inland rivers and lakes in dense jungle. Water temperature of about 27°C, pH of 6.5 to 7.0 and water hardness of H8 are the characteristics of the water it thrives in. It is aggressive in nature and very defensive about its habitat.
The back portion is dark green, including the dorsal fin and upper half of its tail fin.
The color of the scales are gold. A good fish has 1/2 of each scales glittering. Its gill cover does not have any red color. The whole gill cover is a glittering gold color.
This attractive specie is found in Kalimantan and Sumatra. It is reasonably priced.
2. MALAYAN BONYTONGUE
Characteristics similar to the Red-Tail Gold Dragon Fish, except for its golden scales overlapping the dark greenish back causing the whole body to shine.
This breed is in great demand because of limited supply. Hence, it is more expensive than the Red Tail Gold Dragon Fish. Sometimes it is even more expensive than the red variety.
3. RED DRAGON FISH
The gill covers have unique red coloring. All the fins and the edges of the scales are in the following colors : - apricot, pink, deep red, blood red and even brown or liver colored.
GREEN DRAGON FISH
Green scales. Body shape is shorter and smaller. Its lateral line is very prominent.
Its natural source is in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Burma. It can be easily captive-bred. The more expensive breeds have scales that are purplish-spotted in color. Others are more ordinary and not so costly. -
In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength and power. Especially in the Southern region of China, people believes that a dragon can ward off evil and brings good luck.
Dragon is a significant icon in Chinese and other Asian cultures. During Chinese New Year and other auspicious occasion, people celebrate with Dragon dancing and if you are born in the Year of the Dragon, you are considered to give you a head start in life. The Arowana, also known as the Dragon fish because of its slender body and its distinct and reflective scales makes it resemble the mythical and mighty dragon. Business man started keeping the Arowana, especially the Asian Arowana to maintain a properous and growing business. Geomancer often would encourage their clients to keep a Blood Red Arowana at home or office to bring good luck and ward off evil. -
Originally posted by Wild-SG:In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength and power. Especially in the Southern region of China, people believes that a dragon can ward off evil and brings good luck.
Dragon is a significant icon in Chinese and other Asian cultures. During Chinese New Year and other auspicious occasion, people celebrate with Dragon dancing and if you are born in the Year of the Dragon, you are considered to give you a head start in life. The Arowana, also known as the Dragon fish because of its slender body and its distinct and reflective scales makes it resemble the mythical and mighty dragon. Business man started keeping the Arowana, especially the Asian Arowana to maintain a properous and growing business. Geomancer often would encourage their clients to keep a Blood Red Arowana at home or office to bring good luck and ward off evil.
some more info for ypu ppls out there
These are the few of the many reasons why people keep Arowana :
1. Incarnation of the mythical dragon.
2. Brings Health, Happiness and Good Luck.
3. Cast out evil.
4. Uphold Families Togetherness.
5. Vital to Business Success.
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got referral pics?
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What kinda??Let me knowOriginally posted by kopiosatu:got referral pics?
Its my pleasure to let ppl know the benefit of breeding arowanas -
the kinds u listed.Originally posted by Wild-SG:What kinda??Let me knowIts my pleasure to let ppl know the benefit of breeding arowanas
i got no money for arowana, but i like to see arowanas, not the ugly luohans -
You want to go into Aros too?Originally posted by kopiosatu:got referral pics? -
Here are some photo for your viewing pleasure:Originally posted by Wild-SG:What kinda??Let me knowIts my pleasure to let ppl know the benefit of breeding arowanas
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i just like to see arowanas.Originally posted by M©+square:You want to go into Aros too? -
i remember wee aka danger told me, the owner of qian hu has a purple arowana
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Shop will be open in mid march..Will keep ppl posted of the locations of the shop..Anyway we are in the way of applying of a license to operate a arowanas shopOriginally posted by kopiosatu:the kinds u listed.
i got no money for arowana, but i like to see arowanas, not the ugly luohans -
Originally posted by Wild-SG:
huh~? real one ah~!
[b]Shop will be open in mid march..Will keep ppl posted of the locations of the shop..Anyway we are in the way of applying of a license to operate a arowanas shop[/b]
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Yeah..Shop in the process of renovating!At geylang lor 27 very very near to Aljuined MRT station.Less than 50 steps away!Originally posted by kopiosatu:huh~? real one ah~! -
Ohh...i am going to buy one...but still waiting for The Aro....sigh...wait wait.Originally posted by kopiosatu:i just like to see arowanas. -
Ohh Qian Hu..You know the owner as well?HeHe..Ermm IF you ppl are buying directly from them will be expensive cause mostly dealer are getting from them.There are altogether 5 arowana farms in singapore.Originally posted by kopiosatu:i remember wee aka danger told me, the owner of qian hu has a purple arowana -
wah good good...Originally posted by Wild-SG:Yeah..Shop in the process of renovating!At geylang lor 27 very very near to Aljuined MRT station.Less than 50 steps away!
but i planning to buy fighting fish... low maintenence, and the tail look like silk cloth -
Hey Brudder..YOu like arowana as well??What kinda you are looking for?I can recommand good onesOriginally posted by M©+square:Ohh...i am going to buy one...but still waiting for The Aro....sigh...wait wait. -
hahaha..fighting fishesOriginally posted by kopiosatu:wah good good...
but i planning to buy fighting fish... low maintenence, and the tail look like silk clothErmm where do you stay btw?You can get the fishes at pasir ris farmway 5 for just 30 cents per fish -
My friend is going to buy it first.Originally posted by Wild-SG:Hey Brudder..YOu like arowana as well??What kinda you are looking for?I can recommand good ones
Me? I'm still considering my budget...
Kinda attracted to the Black one. -
no no, not that kind of cheapo fighting fish, gonna buy the nice ones from my fren shop at AMK.Originally posted by Wild-SG:hahaha..fighting fishesErmm where do you stay btw?You can get the fishes at pasir ris farmway 5 for just 30 cents per fish -
I still don't know how to go Pasir Ris Farmway....hahahaOriginally posted by Wild-SG:hahaha..fighting fishesErmm where do you stay btw?You can get the fishes at pasir ris farmway 5 for just 30 cents per fish
Oi KopiO, when you want to come out? -
Anyway the fishes I intro one are all just babies ones..You may consider breeding them form small till they have the abiltiy to fight??Originally posted by kopiosatu:no no, not that kind of cheapo fighting fish, gonna buy the nice ones from my fren shop at AMK.
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Whats your budget like?Let me know and this can be arrange..We have installment plan to cater to your needsOriginally posted by M©+square:My friend is going to buy it first.
Me? I'm still considering my budget...
Kinda attracted to the Black one. -
i always go out one.Originally posted by M©+square:I still don't know how to go Pasir Ris Farmway....hahaha
Oi KopiO, when you want to come out? -
not for fighting... too bai sui.Originally posted by Wild-SG:Anyway the fishes I intro one are all just babies ones..You may consider breeding them form small till they have the abiltiy to fight??