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Old 07-18-2010, 06:43 PM   #1
Robert Khaw
 
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Default Arowana Care - Myths and Folklore Surrounding the Arowana



The Arowana (sometimes spelled arawana or aruana) is one of the most popular fish among fish enthusiasts; especially in Asia. Its popularity in Asia stems from the numerous folklore and myths that are often associated with the Arowana. This article will try to bring to light the numerous stories that are about this majestic fish; it will be up to you if you believe them or not.

In most parts of Asia, the Arowana is considered an incarnation of the mythical creature, the dragon; that is why it is also called "dragon fish". This is because the barbels that protrude from the sides of the fish's mouth resemble the whiskers of a dragon as portrayed in ancient drawings. That is why Asian Arowanas are said to bring good luck and good fortune like the legendary beast it's associated with.

In Chinese culture the dragon is a mystical creature that is said to bring good fortune to you and your family, so having a dragon fish can be the next best thing to having your own personal dragon. In Southeast Asian countries, the Arowana is often kept in places of business because it is believed that the fish will bring prosperity.

It is also believed by the Chinese people that the Arowana can distinguish friend from foe. It is said that if the usually meek and calm Arowana start to thrash about inside its tank when a person enters the house, then that person is an enemy to the family.

There are also fantastical stories of how the Arowana somehow saved its owner's life. Stories tell of an Arowana taking a disease that was meant to hit its master or his family and die in place of the person; it might sound a little too out of this world but the hardcore believers of this myth will tell you otherwise. There is one urban legend floating around the internet that tells of a man that narrowly escapes being killed in a car accident, and upon returning home he finds that his pet Arowana has jumped from its tank and lies dead on the floor. Upon further inspection it was found out that the fish died at almost the exact time that the car accident happened.

There is something of an air of mystery surrounding the Arowana, so if you believe all the folklore involving it then you should try and own one yourself; if you're not a believer it's still a very beautiful fish to keep around as a pet.

The Arowana fish is easy to keep, but hard to master when it comes to bringing out its best colors. Expose your Arowana's true colors using the simplest, laziest but most effective Arowana care techniques from http://www.arowanasecrets.com.

If you are starting out on rearing an Arowana, don't forget to grab the "5 Steps to Setting Up Your Arowana Tank - Keeping It Simple, Clean and Quick" *FREE* report at http://www.arowanasecrets.com that is usually priced at $17.

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