KOLEJ TEKNOLOGI PARAMOUNT

• NAME:VASANTHA KUMAR RUBAN A/L

RAJARATNAM
• TITLE:THE AROWANA FISH
• COURSE:DEEE
• LECTURES’S NAME:MISS ANILA DEVI
 The Asian Arowana
• The asian arowana is refered to several varieties of
freshwater fish.
• Some sources different these varieties into
multiple species, while others consider the
different strains to belong to a single species.
• They have several other common names, including
Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of
names specific to different varieties.
• Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit
blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing
through forested swamps and wetlands.
 Evolution and taxonomy
• Like all members of Osteoglossidae, Asian
arowanas are highly adapted to fresh water and
are incapable of surviving in the ocean.
• Therefore, their spread throughout the islands of
southeast Asia suggests they diverged from other
osteoglossids before the continental breakup was
complete.
• Genetic studies have confirmed this hypothesis,
showing that their ancestor of the Asian arowanas
diverged from the ancestor of the Australian
arowanas, S. jardinii and S. leichardti, about
140 million years ago.
 The Asian Arowana found in
• The green is the most common variety, found in Vietnam,
Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
• The red-tailed golden is found in northern Sumatra,
Indonesia.
• The gold crossback, blue Malayan, or Bukit Merah blue is
native to the state of Pahang and Bukit Merah area in
Perak, Malaysia
• The red, super red, blood red, or chili red is known only
from the upper part of the Kapuas River in western
Borneo, Indonesia.
• The silver Asian 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.
 Description
• Asian arowanas grow up to 90 cm (35 in) total length.

• Asian arowanas have long bodies; large, elongate pectoral

fins; dorsal and anal fins located far back on the body.

• The mouth is oblique with a very wide gape. The

prominent lower jaw has two barbels at its tip.

• Asian arowana scales are large, cycloid, and, in some

varieties, metallic coloured.
 The type of Arowana
• Green arowanas are dark green on the back, silvery or
golden green on its sides, and silvery or whitish on its
ventral surface, with dark greenish or bluish patches
visible through the lateral scales.

• Both grey-tailed and yellow-tailed silver Asian arowanas

are dark grey on the back and silver on the sides, with
dark ring patches on the lateral scales and a silvery or
whitish belly.

• Mature red-tailed golden arowanas have brilliant metallic

gold lateral scales, gill covers, bellies, and pectoral and
pelvic fin membranes, although the back is dark.
 Behavior of Arowana
• Asian arowanas are paternal mouth brooders. They are
slow to reach sexual maturity and difficult to breed in
captivity.
• Two breeders reported success using a garden pond
measuring 18 feet (5.5 m) by 18 feet (5.5 m) by 3.5 feet
(1.1 m) deep, with pH maintained between 6.5 and 7.0. The
fish were over five years old.
• The successful harvest took place after the third
spawning; in the first two spawning, the male swallowed
the eggs, possibly due to improper water quality.
 Cultural beliefs

• Asian arowanas are considered "lucky" by many people,

particularly those from Asian cultures.

• This reputation derives from the species' resemblance to

the Chinese dragon considered an auspicious symbol.

• The large metallic scales and double barbel are features

shared by the Chinese dragon, and the large pectoral fins
are said to make the fish resemble "a dragon in full flight.“

• In addition, positive Feng Shui associations with water and

the colours red and gold make these fishes popular for
aquariums.
 Mystical Beliefs
• According to Chinese belief, dragon symbolizes prosperity,
good fortune, strength and power.
• Many Geomancer or Feng Shui Masters believe that the
Golden Arowana or Dragon Fish can helps to ward off evil
and misfortune.
• Beside its mythical beliefs, Asian Golden Arowana or
Dragon Fish also know for its beauty slender body and its
distinct and large reflective scales which resemble the
majestic and mighty dragon.
 Hobby & Feng Shui
• Business man keeping the Gold Arowana or Asian fresh
water Dragon Fish is to maintain prosperous and growing
business.
• Freshwater aquarium fish hobbyist keep arowana fish
aquariums at home is to bring good luck and ward off evil.
• Thus, it is a favorite in many homes and offices but it's
beauties (arowana price) don't come cheap.
• Depending on the quality and variety, an full grown RTG
Arowana or Dragon Fish can come with a five figure price
tag.
 Investment Opportunities in Asian Gold
Arowana Farming
• Asian golden arowana is one of the most expensive fish in
the world due to the high demand and low supply.
• Asian Golden Arowana breeding is not easy, it will take an
average of about 3 to 5 years to reach maturity for
breeding.
• Each Asian Golden Arowana will spawn at different times
of the year.
• The breeding cycle is around 1-2 times per year. There are
very rare instances where an arowana will spawn 3 times
in a year.
 Conservation
• The Asian arowana's high value as aquarium fish has
impacted its conservation.

• The Asian arowanas are listed as endangered by the 2006

IUCN Red List with the most recent evaluation taking
place in 1996.International trade in these fishes is
controlled under the Convention on the International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna
 Care in captivity
• Because they can grow up to 90 centimetres (35 inches)
long, Asian arowanas require a large aquarium.

• Asian arowanas are carnivorous and should be fed a high-

quality diet of meaty food, such as shrimp and crickets.

• Aquarists recommend live foods and meaty prepared

foods. Examples of appropriate live foods include
mealworms, crickets,shrimps, feeder fish, small frogs and
earthworms.
GOLDEN AROWANA
SILVER AROWANA
GREEN AROWANA
SUPER RED AROWANA
BLACK AROWANA
GENERAL PARTS OF AN ASIAN
AROWANA