My Arowana Is Dead

Last night about 10 pm, I've lost one of my beloved arowana .. my super highback 14 inces. About 4 days ago, I change the water but accidently at the same time my UV filter is damaged. The next day, the water starts to turn green and getting more thicker until I change the UV lamp the next day. When water getting more clearer, I found that my arowana are not at its usual condition. eye and various parts in head is coated like an algae. I've search for a treatment, but her age is not long, just for a few hours only, tail and fin start decaying and that night she die in front of my eye. Now, there's only a juvanile quality super highback  around 5 inches left, hope for her longevity.

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The Asian Arowana

Asian arowana (Scleropages Formosus), because the name implies is found exclusive in Asia and has the name as being the world's costliest freshwater aquarium fish.

The reason for this can be as a result of its shut resemblance of the oriental dragon and hence highly prized. In Chinese traditions and cultures, the oriental dragon may be a image of fine luck, strength and power and is believed to thrust back evil. Ancient Chinese emperors were additionally captivated with dragons and their robes were embroidered with dragons. Dragons were thus thought of auspicious.

Many businessmen additionally believed that keeping an arowana can build their businesses prosper. In fact, the arowana is usually referred to as the Dragon Fish as a result of the two barbels.

When the arowana glides through the water, its pectoral fins usually spreads out, resembling a dragon in full flight. whereas you'll have seen a dragon in books or posters, you'll surprise what the terms barbels or pectoral fins meant. The below illustration is specially designed to assist you perceive the components of the asian arowana.

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