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Among Chinese Merchants the Asian Arowana is considered a lucky fish. They believed that the owner get prosperity and always have good luck by keeping this dragon fish. Thus, making it one of the best fish to keep for good fengshui. To others, the beautiful body coloration and its graceful movement tends to captivate the eyes. Because of those Arowana fry are very expensive. It has attracted more local folk to go for collecting wild Arowana fry during its breeding season from natural breeding site. Its population in the wild now was declining rapidly due to over exploitation. There are basically 4 different natural occurring color varieties for Asian Arowanas, namely Cross Back Golden, Super Red, Red Tail Golden and the Green variety.

Types of Arowana

The Asian Arowana (Scleropages Formosus) or also known as the `Dragon Fish', has been regarded as one of the Kings in Aquatic World due to its immense popularity, value and great looks. There are basically 4 different natural occurring color varieties for Asian Arowanas, namely Cross Back Golden from West Malaysia, Super Red from Indonesia's West Kalimantan, Red Tail Golden from Indonesia Pekanbaru and the Green variety, which can be found in rivers of Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. Due to its popularity and great demand, Asian Arowanas have been popular in ornamental fish industry since seventies especially among Chinese community.

Malaysian Golden Asian Arowana

This is found in Malaysia and is the 1st of the two Asian Arowanas under the Gold Variety. It is called Crossback because it's gold shine on the scale will "Cross it's Back" when adult hence called "Crossback". The scales may have different base color such as gold, silver or blue. Blue is the rarest of all. This is the most expensive Arowana so far.

Red Asian Arowana Fish

Red Arowana is also one of the more popular fish among Asian Arowanas, largely because of their auspicious color and more affordable prices as compared to Cross Back Golden. There are basically four varieties of Red Arowanas namely Blood Red, Chili Red, Orange Red and Golden Red but the favorites and sought after are either Blood or Chili Red. Red Arowana is by far the most beautiful and famous Arowana among all the other Arowana

Red Tail Golden Asian Arowana

This is the common 2nd Gold Variety of Asian Arowana. It is sometimes called 12K Gold Arowana. The color of the scales are gold and the fins are red in color.

Others Arowana

Green Asian Arowana is considered the lowest grade of the Asian Arowana and is found in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It scales are silvery-white to white color with slightly green fins . It is also the cheapest of the Asian Arowana but it still have a quantity of a fine Arowana .