Male " Blue Dragon " Flowerhorn ( Calgary )

[paddyob]

Just curious.... I googled this fish and it does not seem like a very spectacular fish at all.

Is it rare or something?

[Chammy]

both flowerhorn and arowana are considered to auspicious. especially by the chinese and those in the far east.
the flowerhorn is a hybrid fish, bred from a combination of south american cichlids, beliieved to be mostly midas cichilids, and trimac cichlids..
many believe that the hump on the flowerhorn's head, called kok, is a sign of good luck, the bigger the hump the more lucky the owner gets. since its the male flowerhorns develop bigger humps, they also cost more. they also develop black markings along the side which is said to be numbers in chinese characters which are also considered lucky.

the arowana is believe to sacrifise its life to protect the lives of its owner.and in feng shui its supposed to bring luck to the home.

but mostly, both these fish are beautiful to look at and a joy to observe.. love them

[jagermaier]

Thanks for your "fresh water" facts

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

Thanks for your "fresh water" facts

Really, if you have nothing positive to contribute, don't.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

Thanks for your "fresh water" facts

That's rude ^

I for one thought it was very informative well written and it gave me a better understanding of the fish. Plus another member had asked why it was expensive and that is why he gave an explanation of facts.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

That's rude ^

I for one thought it was very informative well written and it gave me a better understanding of the fish. Plus another member had asked why it was expensive and that is why he gave an explanation of facts.

And I appreciate his answer!

Us salties can learn something outside of ourselves. lol.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

That's rude ^

I for one thought it was very informative well written and it gave me a better understanding of the fish. Plus another member had asked why it was expensive and that is why he gave an explanation of facts.

+1 i thought it was interesting to read and it was something i didnt know cheers and good luck with the sale

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

Thanks for your "fresh water" facts

I can use smileys too....

If you did not notice... he was nice enough to answer my question.

So thanks for answering! Good luck with the sale.

BUMP.

[reefwars]

plus this is also a site where we can talk freshie (hence the freshwater forumn) and most reefers were freshies to begin with

[cale262]

If you haven't already...post him in here.

http://albertaaquatica.com/