Asian Arowana is an exceptional and splendid fish that bear a close resemblance to the traditional Dragon of Ancient Chinese culture. It is believed to be auspicious and symbolizes strength, prosperity, luck and wealth. Renowned across Asia for their symbol of wealth, these fish have a life span in excess of 20 years, and are a beautiful investment for the perfect tank.
Several distinct, naturally occurring color varieties are recognized, each found in a specific geographic region. They include the following:
The Green is the most common variety, found in Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia). The Silver Asian (not to be confused with the silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is considered part of the green variety by some. It has two sub varieties, the Grey tail silver or Pinoh Arowana and the Yellow tail silver each found in a different part of the island of Borneo in Indonesia. The Red-tailed-Golden (RTG) is found in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The Gold cross back, Blue Malayan, or Bukit Merah blue is native to the state of Pahang and the Bukit Merah area in Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. The Red, Super red, Blood red or Chili red is known only from the upper part of the Kapuas River and nearby lakes in western Borneo, Indonesia. 24 K Gold Arowana (Malaysia)
And, South American Arowana Silver Arowana Black Arowana Australian Arowana Pearl Arowana Golden Pearl Arowana Red Pearl Arowana (Very Rare) Others, Albino Silver Arowana Red 2 Arowana Violet Fusion Super Red High Back Golden Arowana Blue Base Golden Arowana Electric blue Cross Back Arowana Albino Golden Arowana Albino Violet Fusion Arowana