Chasing the world’s most expensive aquarium fish, the Asian Arowana

[Reef Builders]

We have seen some startling price tags on some rare saltwater fish and collector corals, but nothing compares to paying $300,000 for a red Asian Arowana. In a new book, The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World’s Most Coveted Fish, details the dramatic underworld and lengths you go

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[revhtree]

That is just insane!

 

[120reefkeeper]

Wow unreal!

 

[sil40sx]

Yup, crazy! I saw this article the other day.

 

[mrtian97]

I always wanted one but it's not allowed in US

 

[Benders Bay]

Very common here in North Borneo. Still pricey though. Im considering breeding them in one of my aquaponics systems

 

[Stitchaholic]

That is just crazy!!

 

[mrtian97]

very cool fish, the only problem is that it's a jumper, always have that risk when u make water change. I used to live in Indonesia and owned 2 of them in 2 different tank. in the old days, I didn't knew any better, when I do WC, I literally move the fish out and drain the whole tank. Mine was about 18" each, not the super red type, but cheaper kind, Golden varieties

 

[BOOZ3R]

Wow beautiful fish. I

 

[fmp47]

Read "The Dragon Behind the Glass" by Emily Voigt Good read and non fiction.