And You Thought ReefKeeping Was Expensive

[reefburnaby]

Hi,

Arowanas are a prized fish in the oriental community. It is also called the dragon fish and the most "desired" colours are red and gold (like a gold fish). Like many things that are red, gold and dragons in the Oriental communitiy, it brings good luck, fortune, love, good health and etc etc. If you have been to a chinese wedding .... you'll know what I mean (husband=dragon, wife=phoenix -- put them togeter and you get double happiness)

People do crazy things just to be a little bit luckier than the average person. But...most people keep goldfish -- they are smaller and cheaper.

There is a tang that is about $5000 to $10000 -- its red and white striped. What makes it expensive is that it is hand caught and it's natural habitat is in very deep ocean (hence, special diving gear).



- Victor.

[ 06 January 2002: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]