Why Aro's???

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Judon

Judon

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I'm new and have not yet seen a private monster tank nor have I seen an Arowana. Thats the disclaimer.

I'm just curious why everyone seems crazy about Arowana's? Is it because if you want to keep monster fish, they are one of the largest, most colorful? Or is it the primitive/ dinosaur almost aspect of it? I just don't get it. Not from just looking at pics online only. I'm just curious if anyone can go over their reasons for why the Aro is so popular. Does it change when you actually see it in person?

In advance, I do appreciate any responses that are provided.
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yea, just seeing it online isnt that cool. but when you see them in person its alot better. my lfs where i live now doesnt have them and they rarely get them in, if at all. when i went home on leave back to buffalo i went to the lfs and they have a 10,000 gallon tank with 3 of them and a few other monsters. these guys were at least 3, 3 1/2 ft. sure they had drop eye which is expxted in tht fish, but they are still awesome fish. it is also the primitive look of them. when i first saw them online it was from youtube videos, and i thought it was so cool tht you could through whatever live stuff in there like rats and stuff and theyd go after that. but then i just liked the way they looked in the long run. if i didnt have a 75, id probly get one. i have oscars now so theyre alright. had to settle with something right?
 
Don't let anyone kid you, they photograph well and could eat a chihuahua.
 
Everyone's got their own opinion of why they like them of course but they are hard to beat if you want a big,"show"fish..They all look stunning no matter the species and they don't hide,they are always out on patrol.
 
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.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_arowana#cite_note-13The 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."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_arowana#cite_note-West_2003-9
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.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_arowana#cite_note-14
 
^ The death part isn't quite right if i remember correctly... but as many have said if your Chinese and have one theres a good chance its there for the good luck factor...

But then again there are a lot of fish that are involved with fung shui as far as Chinese culture is concerned...
 
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