One of the most popular ornamental fish species on the market, this fish first appeared in the Amazon basin during the Jurassic period, after hundreds of millions of years of evolution, and finally succeeded in winning the love of people all over the world with its beautiful appearance and rich color.
1. New Zealand's big ichthyosaur
Distribution: All over the world
Length: 24.5-38.6 meters
Weight: 311.5 tons
The New Zealand Arowana is one of the largest vertebrates ever seen on Earth, this animal lives in the Triassic period, the body length is nearly 40 meters, the eye diameter can reach 39 centimeters, it is the largest Arowana ever seen, it mainly feeds on sperm whales, squid, large fish and other animals, and is currently extinct.
2. Arapaima
Range: Amazon River Basin, South America
Body length: 2-6 meters
Weight: 100,000
Arapaima is one of the most ferocious in the Arowana, the world's longest ten fish, this fish is widely distributed in the Amazon River Basin, up to 6 meters in length, is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, it often inhabits freshwater rivers, mainly feeds on fish, shrimp, frogs, because of the beautiful color of the fish, it is often used for ornamentation.
3. Arowana
Distribution: All over the world
Length: about 90-100 cm
Weight: 15-20 kg
One of the largest Arowana fish ever seen, this animal is one of the subspecies of the beautiful arapaim, it has pale cyan scales, it looks very beautiful, it is popular all over the world, and it is relatively affordable, and it is a common ornamental arowana in the market.
4. Red Arowana
Range: Indonesia
Length: 80-90 cm
Weight: about 10-20 kg
Red Arowana is a very rare ornamental fish, this fish is very rare, mainly distributed in Sumatra and Kalimani, Indonesia, beautiful appearance, golden yellow body, slightly golden red scale frame on the edge of the scales, fierce temperament, mainly feed on shrimp and small fish.
5. Arapaima
Distribution: Rio Negro Basin, Southeast Asia
Body length: about 80 cm to 100 cm
Body weight: 400-600 grams
The black arowana is one of the oldest fish in the world, this fish has been around the world for hundreds of years, with its unique appearance and color, it is very popular around the world, and is one of the most expensive ornamental arowana on the market.
6. Arapaima bibalis
Range: Amazon River, South America
Body length: 50-120 cm
Weight: around 10-15 kg
Arapaima is a kind of Arowana, it is native to the vicinity of the Amazon River Basin, mainly feeds on small fish and shrimp, and can live for about 18 years at most, because it is regarded by people in Hong Kong and even Southeast Asia as a "divine fish" and "feng shui fish" that can turn evil into good fortune, so it is transported to Asia and becomes a common ornamental fish on the market.
7. Arapaima
Distribution: Amazon, Africa, etc
Body length: 2-3 meters
Weight: 91 Gong left and right
Arapaima is the most primitive modern bony fish in existence, it is widely distributed in all continents except Europe and Antarctica, it is a very beautiful fish, it has a fierce character, feeds on small fish, frogs, insects, because of its rich color, beautiful appearance, often used for ornamentation.
8. Australian arapaima
Range: Coastal freshwater waters of northern Australia and New Guinea
Body length: 50-100 cm
Weight: 10-12 kg
Australian arapaima is an ancient primitive freshwater fish, he is larger, very ferocious, although the ornamental value is high, but it is not suitable for novices to raise, this fish has a big temper, is a famous sporting fishing and ornamental fish, hungry will even gnaw on other big fish in the tank.
9. Arowana
Distribution: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc
Body length: 50-70 cm
Weight: 10 loaf left and right
Arowana is also called Australian arapaima, this is a beautiful appearance of the ancient primitive freshwater fish, it first appeared in the Carboniferous period of the Paleozoic Era, because of the majestic body, majestic momentum, bright body color and good meaning, it is very popular in the mainland, is the famous "feng shui fish".