Having recently moved from the U.S. to Taiwan where it's legal to purchase an Arowana, I have thought long and hard about purchasing one, but in the end decided against the idea since I don't feel like I am ready for one just yet- not to mention the amount of money it costs as well as the space requirement for such a magnificent creature.
The experience of owning and caring for an Arowana; I believe, is something that is more unique in the aquarium world- one that is perhaps borderline in its similarity to that of pedigree show dogs or cats.
Starting from the very beginning, the quality of the fish can be night and day. In addition, how closely the fish fits the standard in size and shape also plays a major factor, as well as which lineage the fish comes from; the bloodline of its parents and grandparents, etc.
On top of that, how the fish is cared for, the nutrition that it gets is also paramount in how well it develops and how beautiful that color comes through its scales.
Now, when it comes to fish, or any pet for that matters, I'm the type to go the extra distance- I love to put in the work required to understand the breed/specie; especially when it comes to learning about their diet and coming up with new ideas to provide them with a healthy and natural diet- using Vermicomposting bin to grow my own earthworms, collecting fruit flies/maggots, growing duckweed, or using Thai Banana Leaves for Betta Fish for preventing fungal growth, treating wounds, etc ... you name it, i've done it!
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To put it plainly, I love a challenge. I love a fish where there could be a big diffrence in quality(show vs. pet). I love a fish that have the ability to showcase your hard work (through its colorful and radiant scales or its size)
I understand that frequent water changes and good quality food can benefit all species of fish and is what everyone strives for when caring for our aquarium friends, but at the same time, some species of fish just seem more suitable as a display fish; especially those with scales that just seem to shine when it's in its peak condition.
Anyways, sorry for such a big wall of tax, but I was just wondering if anyone might be able to recommend a specie of fish that might fit what I'm looking for?
Oscar Fish, while common is actually a fish I have never had the pleasure in keeping, while some look rather lackluster in color, others are unbelievably beautiful in its coloration and brightness (are the brightness of their colors pre-disposed or a symbol of their health?)
Aside from Oscar? what are some other species I could perhaps check out? Jack Dampsey? I'm all ears!
The experience of owning and caring for an Arowana; I believe, is something that is more unique in the aquarium world- one that is perhaps borderline in its similarity to that of pedigree show dogs or cats.
Starting from the very beginning, the quality of the fish can be night and day. In addition, how closely the fish fits the standard in size and shape also plays a major factor, as well as which lineage the fish comes from; the bloodline of its parents and grandparents, etc.
On top of that, how the fish is cared for, the nutrition that it gets is also paramount in how well it develops and how beautiful that color comes through its scales.
Now, when it comes to fish, or any pet for that matters, I'm the type to go the extra distance- I love to put in the work required to understand the breed/specie; especially when it comes to learning about their diet and coming up with new ideas to provide them with a healthy and natural diet- using Vermicomposting bin to grow my own earthworms, collecting fruit flies/maggots, growing duckweed, or using Thai Banana Leaves for Betta Fish for preventing fungal growth, treating wounds, etc ... you name it, i've done it!
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To put it plainly, I love a challenge. I love a fish where there could be a big diffrence in quality(show vs. pet). I love a fish that have the ability to showcase your hard work (through its colorful and radiant scales or its size)
I understand that frequent water changes and good quality food can benefit all species of fish and is what everyone strives for when caring for our aquarium friends, but at the same time, some species of fish just seem more suitable as a display fish; especially those with scales that just seem to shine when it's in its peak condition.
Anyways, sorry for such a big wall of tax, but I was just wondering if anyone might be able to recommend a specie of fish that might fit what I'm looking for?
Oscar Fish, while common is actually a fish I have never had the pleasure in keeping, while some look rather lackluster in color, others are unbelievably beautiful in its coloration and brightness (are the brightness of their colors pre-disposed or a symbol of their health?)
Aside from Oscar? what are some other species I could perhaps check out? Jack Dampsey? I'm all ears!
