One of the main reasons for the being very intrested in arowanas is the saying that Aros bring you luck. I am a very firm believer in that. When I got my first silver aro (17-18", I still have him) it seems that he was bringing me luck, ($$$MONEY, MONEY$$$). Here is something I googled about lucky Aros:
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 barbels 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. One belief is that while water is a place where chi gathers, it is naturally a source of yin energy and must contain an "auspicious" fish such as an arowana in order to have balancing yang energy.Another is that a fish can preserve its owner from death by dying itself.
A short story I wanna share: One day I was feeding my silver. I went up stairs and started eating came back downstair 30 minutes later to find my silver are in the concrete floor right in front of the dehumidifer very very dry. I stood there in shock, then I seen his gill move, I quickly put him back in the tank and held him in front of the powerhead with the bubbles coming out. It was like he came back to life. It took about 3-4 hours to return to normal but he pulled through!!!
Another thing I have noticed recently I haven't had enough time to pay my fish any attention lately besides the regular W/C and feedings. (I usually sit there and watch them for a least an hour a day). Well this went on for about 3 weeks. One day I looked at my silver and noticed he hadn't been eating and didn't look happy. So I transfered him to a bigger tank and fed him very good for the next 2 days. On the third day. Business started to pick up (I own a home healthcare agency) and I even got some extra money come in.
All in all I think that aros can bring u luck!!!!!
Anybody else have a story like this??
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 barbels 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. One belief is that while water is a place where chi gathers, it is naturally a source of yin energy and must contain an "auspicious" fish such as an arowana in order to have balancing yang energy.Another is that a fish can preserve its owner from death by dying itself.
A short story I wanna share: One day I was feeding my silver. I went up stairs and started eating came back downstair 30 minutes later to find my silver are in the concrete floor right in front of the dehumidifer very very dry. I stood there in shock, then I seen his gill move, I quickly put him back in the tank and held him in front of the powerhead with the bubbles coming out. It was like he came back to life. It took about 3-4 hours to return to normal but he pulled through!!!
Another thing I have noticed recently I haven't had enough time to pay my fish any attention lately besides the regular W/C and feedings. (I usually sit there and watch them for a least an hour a day). Well this went on for about 3 weeks. One day I looked at my silver and noticed he hadn't been eating and didn't look happy. So I transfered him to a bigger tank and fed him very good for the next 2 days. On the third day. Business started to pick up (I own a home healthcare agency) and I even got some extra money come in.
All in all I think that aros can bring u luck!!!!!
Anybody else have a story like this??
