What type of Arowana is this?

[rajakutai]

I have currently rescued an arowana. When I was offered the opportunity, I quickly set up a tank and awaited for the arowana’s arrival.

During the wait, the tank welcomed 3 bala sharks, 3 african cichlids, and a common pleco who adapted nicely.

When the arowana arrived, there was already a small community of fishes to greet him.

The arowana settled in and became comfortable almost immediately. Fed him not long after and ate everything given to him.

I got him when he was six months old. That was a month ago. Caring for an arowana this past month has been delightful. Looking forward to learning more about these majestic fishes.

This is my first arowana.Well, not really, I had a small black arowana when I was in college in California but my Red Bellied Pacu ate him.

I hope this is my first successful arowana. I will be receiving the certificate of identity some time in the near future.

In the meantime, can anybody guess what kind of arowana I have?

 

[Caveden]

Looks to be either redtail golden arowana, or high back golden. Could be Banjar red as well.

 

[Caveden]

Leaning towards redtail golden. I could be wrong. Hard to tell when young. M Michael Alebrtus , looks like a RTG right? Any suggestions?

 

[Michael Alebrtus]

My guess would be RTG arowana. If you look at the tail coloration, it is black from top caudal fin to dorsal fin and red coloration from the bottom half. Banjar red usually have yellow-orange coloration on the tail. By just looking at the scale, its hard to determine because picture dark and not clear.

 

[rajakutai]

My guess would be RTG arowana. If you look at the tail coloration, it is black from top caudal fin to dorsal fin and red coloration from the bottom half. Banjar red usually have yellow-orange coloration on the tail. By just looking at the scale, its hard to determine because picture dark and not clear.

Wow. Excellent guess. You guys are definitely arowana aficionados! ??

The guy who helped me get the fish says he’s an HB-RTG from Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Still waiting for the papers to confirm. Sometimes I still can’t tell the difference between young rtg, banjar, red, and green (pino). I’m still learning the differences between all the different types of aros out there.

This past month has been such a joy watching him during feeding time. Hopefully he’ll grow healthy.

I’ve been feeding him crickets daily, frogs, superworms, and centipede once a week. He’s got such a big appetite that when I feed bloodworms to his tankmates he just can’t resist and eats them too.

 

[xenacanth9]

Nice fish. Good luck.

 

[rajakutai]

Nice fish. Good luck.

Thank you ??
I received the papers and it’s confirmed: He’s a 4th generation Red Tail Golden Arowana from Pekanbaru, Riau, Sumatra - Indonesia.

 

[rajakutai]

 

[Krismo962]

Did you chop the head off the centipede first?

 

[rajakutai]

Thanks for the heads up, Krismo962 ??

I haven’t been cutting the head off the centipede, but after reading your post, I have been doing so.

My aro is scarred a bit because the centipede always puts up a fight, but after cutting its head off, it’s been very civilized ?

Did you chop the head off the centipede first?