Thursday, January 6, 2011

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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