How much is the golden dragon fish? How to choose?

The golden arowana is covered with metallic scales and has different colors. It is a kind of primitive freshwater fish. It is majestic in the water, and over time it has become a kind of ornamental fish with great economic value. If we want to raise golden arowana, we need to know how much it costs. How to choose?

How much is the golden dragon fish?

The longevity of arowana is relatively long, and adult fish can grow to 40-50 cm. It has more varieties, according to the scale color can be divided into arowana, red arowana, silver arowana, green arowana, black dragon fish and so on. Because of its dazzling body color, long beard and pectoral fins like dragon claws, it is very popular with Chinese people. The prices of different species of golden arowana are also different.

1. There are four rows of scales on the ventral side of the red-tailed arowana (gem arowana). The fifth and sixth rows are not as bright as the arowana and the high-backed arowana. It is easier to raise, and many beginners will start with it. Its price is about 1000-1500 yuan.

2. The high-backed arowana is a cross between the red-tailed arowana and the over-backed arowana. Its shining scales start from the abdomen in the fourth and a half or fifth row, and the pearl scales shine with stars. The price is about 1500-2000 yuan.

3. B-grade overbacked arowana is between over-backed arowana and high-backed arowana. It is a hybrid species of arowana. Its scales can shine above the fifth row, and the sixth row will be partially lit. The price range is about 2000-2500 yuan.

4. The bloodline of the arowana is pure. After crawling through six rows, the bead scales are all lit up. It ranges from 2000 to 10000 yuan. Among them, the prices of blue and purple are about 5000 and 8000 respectively. The price of 15-20 cm over-back arowana fry is lower, but it is difficult to identify the quality.

5. Golden arowana: it does not have this breed itself, it is added artificially, its climbing back and bead scales perform best, the scales with strong metal texture all over the body shine to the sixth row, and the gold cover at the top of the head is 30%, 100%. The price is not capped at about 7000.

These prices are for reference only, and they also change according to the requirements of the market, and there are better products in different varieties, so the asking price will be higher.

Second, how to choose golden arowana

1, color: according to the species of arowana to appreciate the color it should have. Of course, the brighter the better.

2. Body shape: the proportion of each part should be symmetrical and have majestic momentum.

3. Scales: be neat, bright and smooth, undeformed, and match the color of the variety.

4. Beard: be long and straight.

5. Eyes: be bright and energetic, without looking down.

6. Fins: the fins in all parts should be large and open, the stalks should be smooth, and there should be no distortion.

7. Gill: to match with the Radian of the fish body, the soft part of the edge of the operculum should be flat with the body of the fish, and the operculum should have the proper color and brightness.

8, mouth: to close, the chin does not have protruding phenomenon and fat.

9. Teeth: be neat and fine, do not have defect and discoloration.

10. Anus: stick flat with the belly of the fish and do not protrude.

11. Swimming posture: be slow and generous when swimming and smooth when turning.

With the promotion of the market, the price of golden arowana is higher, and its feeding is not easy. If you want to buy your favorite variety, you still need to do more homework or ask relevant people.