Camera Critters #10
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This is a Silver Arowana that I saw at a pet shop in Cartimar. It is a fresh water fish which is a popular pet in Asia. It has relatively large scales, a long body and tapered tail. In the wild, an arowana can jump high out of the water to capture its prey (e.g. large insects). It often swims near the surface area of the water waiting for an opportunity to feed.
Rach: what great fins on the one and a jumper to boot. I bet the fly fisherman would enjoy them.
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@ Fishing Guy - Thanks for dropping by. During the old times, the Arowana was only consumed by emperors. In the Philippines, they are popular as pets.
Comment by Fishing Guy — June 22, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
Wow! He/she looks huge! At least in your photo he does
People really keep these as pets? Beautiful creature!
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week ahead!
@ Sue - That arowana was huge. It was a full grown one. They are popular pets in Asia.
Comment by Sue — June 22, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
Wow, that is a huge fish!
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Comment by D... — June 22, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
Hi Rach. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Arowana… I do not like to pet one…
Looks scary, pretty scary /=…. yes, they are excellent jumpers.
perhaps that’s the reason why they are nicknamed the water monkeys.
Have a wonderful week Rach! God speed!
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Comment by Sheen — June 23, 2008 @ 12:18 am
lovely in the fish world .. sk love dpost on prices etc. sandy
Comment by sandykezzela — June 23, 2008 @ 12:19 am
What a cool and almost intimidating fish! Great Shot Rach.
Comment by Misty Dawn — June 23, 2008 @ 11:22 am
It seems a rather big fish ! my cats would be pleased, lol !
Comment by Gattina — June 23, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
We have a pet arowana too at Bulacan but a different variety. We have the green arowana or sometimes called Malaysian arowana. A beautiful shot for camera critters. Have a great week!
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Comment by Bing — June 23, 2008 @ 9:15 pm