Black Aro

[titustitus]

Hey guys, any idea whether black aros sold in singapore are chipped?

 

[Gshock]

No black aros are chipped anywhere.

 

[circumbus]

yea, they're not that valued that much as the asian aros. but i love my black aros anyday over asian aros.

 

[wilkinson]

I think its not because " they are not as valued " it as more to do with them not being a endangered specie therefore there is no need for a proof of origin .
my 2 cents

 

[titustitus]

oh cool, i thought black aros are rather valuable. somehow its more exp than my green aro which is certidfed and chipped

 

[wilkinson]

oh cool, i thought black aros are rather valuable. somehow its more exp than my green aro which is certidfed and chipped

Could be because of shipping fees as the black aro comes from south america i think

 

[Gshock]

Blacks arent endangered and aren't on CITES list so they're not chipped. Greens are part of asians which are on the list, hence why they are chipped despite being cheaper.

 

[titustitus]

alright guys! thanks for the good info!

 

[David R]

Asian arowanas are on the CITES Appendix I list (most endangered) and the chip is to prove they are bred from F2 (I think?) stock. Have a read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CITES#Appendix_I

Pimas are on Appendix II, which means they are threatened but not critically endangered.