Why is a spoonhead arowana is considered better than a non-spoonhead?

[arkmann]

Anyways I was just wondering as to why spoonhead arowanas are considered better quality than non-spoonhead arowanas? I am mainly referring to asian arowanas.

Lend me your thoughts especially the sellers.

 

[XxPrudencexX]

I was wondering that too...but their considered as being kings in asian arowana.

 

[arkmann]

Let's say they that you are comparing an arowana that has a droopy head compared to another one that has a head that is horizontal on the top. Most people will say that the arowana with the straighter horizontal head is higher quality. Why is that?

 

[XxPrudencexX]

I'm guessing because its not as common. Its a lot harder to find a spoon head arowana than the average horizontal head.

 

[arkmann]

It doesn't have to be a an exceptional spoonhead. Why is it that asian arowanas with droopy heads are not considered high quality?

Other opinions?

 

[channarox]

maybe because to many they look better?

 

[aro-discus]

what do you mean by a droopy head vs a spoon head?

Usually get either bullet head (horizontal w/ body) or spoonhead (little dip between body and head)

King aro is different than a spoon head...king aro is usually spoonhead + shortbody.

I think people like spoonhead more since it makes the fishes body appear more massive and majestic. Personally, I think its all a matter of personal preference and how the individual fish looks.

 

[arkmann]

Drooping as in bullet head. Thanks for the term aro-discuss. The beauty of asian arowana to me is based on its scales.

Personal preference definitely holds ground here.

 

[XxPrudencexX]

Drooping as in bullet head. Thanks for the term aro-discuss. The beauty of asian arowana to me is based on its scales.

Personal preference definitely holds ground here.

Yeah my i based my decision more on the scales...

 

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

Maybe rarity?