How much is a red arowana?

How much is a red arowana?

Chili red arowanas (pictured) go for around $1,400; emerald-violet fusion super reds run about $12,000; and the rare albinos, while less striking, command six figures.

Are red arowana illegal?

Protected by the Endangered Species Act, the Asian arowana is nearly depleted from the wild. In 1975, 183 countries signed a treaty classifying it as a rare species and banning the fish from international trade. To this day, it cannot legally be brought into the United States.

How big do red arowana get?

They can reach a massive 35 inches once they mature. This is too big for most people to keep and is one of the main reasons that they are not common in aquariums. They look similar to Silver Arowanas from South America.

Is Arowana easy to keep?

The Silver Arowana is not a fish that is suitable for beginners. Due to its large size and long life expectancy, only more experienced aquarists should undertake this challenge. It requires an enormous tank (at least 250 gallons in capacity) and finding suitable tank mates for them can be challenging.

What is another name for Arowana?

Also called the Dragon Fish. Here’s a nice young Blue Arowana for sale in our online store. This fish paused for just a second and one of us snapped this picture. Also called the Dragon Fish. Pictures: a 30″ long Silver Arowana above, and two pictures of an 8″ long Silver Arowana below.

What is the size of live Pink arowana?

Live PINK Colored Arowana 8″ plus gorgeous Body. Imported From Asia. Live PINK Colored Arowana 6″to 7″ plus. Imported. Asian secret coloring process

Can African arowanas survive in aquariums?

African Arowanas will survive and grow on the diet given above, but this fish is also a filter-feeder, and feeding filter-feeding fish in aquariums is usually difficult. Click here for general information about feeding fish.

What do arowana lizards eat?

When they are small, Arowanas should be fed live and frozen brine shrimp, black worms, and a few small fish. My friend Fred used to keep his Arowanas in an aquarium with hundreds of small White Clouds.