How much does a precious golden arowana cost? Introduction to fry breeding methods

In the offices of quite a few companies and the homes of friends who like keeping fish, fish tanks can always be seen, and there are also quite a few people raising the ancient and precious freshwater fish——the golden arowana. So do you know how much a golden arowana costs? How do you raise the fry you buy back?

I. Basic facts about the golden arowana

1. Origin of the golden arowana

The golden arowana generally refers to the fish whose Chinese scientific name is Scleropages formosus, also known as the green arowana, yellow-tailed golden arowana and Asian arowana, among others. It is an ancient primitive freshwater fish native to rivers and lakes in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sumatra and other places.

2. Varieties of the golden arowana

Fish experts believe there are currently four species of arowana, namely Scleropages formosus, Scleropages aureus, Scleropages legendrei and Scleropages macrocephalus. At present, the main varieties kept include the red arowana, chili red arowana, blood red arowana, orange red arowana, crossback golden arowana, white golden arowana and Malaysian golden arowana, among others. Everyone can choose a variety to keep according to their own preferences.

3. Symbolism and feng shui role of the golden arowana

The golden arowana has a graceful and noble bearing, grows barbels, and is covered in golden scales, while its pectoral fins are even like dragon claws. Besides having the aura of a king, it also resembles a general about to lead a campaign, symbolizing supreme power, noble status, wealth gathering, prosperity and so on; in addition, the golden arowana lives longer than ordinary fish species, so it also carries the meaning of a long life of a hundred years and longevity as enduring as the southern mountains.

Moreover, placing a feng shui fish tank with a golden arowana in a residence or office has the feng shui effects of boosting wealth luck, dissolving negative energy and driving away evil, and increasing fortune, prosperity and longevity.

II. How much does a golden arowana cost?

The price of the golden arowana is not uniform. Whether it is size, variety, quality or region, all are important factors causing price differences, so below the editor of Tuliu.com will introduce the prices of several kinds of golden arowana for everyone's reference.

1. At present, the price of a 20 cm golden-headed crossback golden arowana on the market ranges from 5000-10000 yuan, and generally the better the quality, the more expensive the price;

2. Generally, the price of a 25 cm blue-based crossback golden arowana is somewhat cheaper than the golden-headed one, mostly ranging from 2000-10000 yuan;

3. On the fish market, the price of high-back golden arowanas sized 25-35 cm ranges from 1500-2000, and good quality ones may cost more than this price.

In addition, the golden arowana fry currently sold are mostly around 20 cm, and the cheapest can sell for three or four hundred yuan, while the better ones cost over a thousand yuan.

III. How do you raise the golden arowana fry you buy back?

After the fry are bought back, water, the fish tank, feed and lighting are all very important for the golden arowana. Below, the editor of Tuliu.com will explain them one by one.

1. Water quality for raising the golden arowana

Tap water cannot be used directly for raising the golden arowana, because the chlorine contained in tap water is fatal to them. Therefore, before placing them in, turn on the filter and let it circulate for three days, and turn on the heating device, adjust the water temperature to about 27 degrees, and then circulate the water for another three days.

2. Fish tank for raising the golden arowana

Because the golden arowana is a large fish, the fish tank must certainly be larger than an ordinary fish tank. In addition, the golden arowana likes to swim and jump in the upper layer, so the fish tank must be covered to prevent it from jumping out of the tank when no one is around and suffocating to death. The fish tank for raising the golden arowana must be fully equipped with a circulating filtration device, temperature control and so on.

3. Feed for raising the golden arowana

The golden arowana is a long-lived fish. Generally, if raised properly, it can live for twenty or thirty years. The feed is mainly finished special golden arowana feed, and some beef can be appropriately fed; the amount fed to it is determined according to its body size, feeding once a day, and ensuring it eats until about seventy or eighty percent full is enough.

4. Lighting for raising the golden arowana

The golden arowana can grow better with timely and reasonable lighting. Generally, the lighting time for arowanas should be maintained at 8 hours, while for red arowanas lighting of more than 4 hours is about enough.

In addition, during raising, you can change the water for the golden arowana once a week, and each water change of one quarter is fine. If conditions permit, changing the water twice a week, each time replacing one fifth, is even better. The above is all the content the editor of Tuliu.com wants to introduce to everyone about the price and raising methods of the golden arowana.