🐟 Red Tail Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus)
Freshwater Fish • Surface Predator • Asian Dragonfish • Show Species
 
📋 The Red Tail Golden Arowana (Scleropages formosus) is one of Asia’s most iconic Dragonfish varieties, combining golden metallic scales with a vibrant red tail and fins.
Native to the rivers of Malaysia and Indonesia, it’s prized for its balanced color contrast and strong body form, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
While juveniles show greenish-gold tones, adults develop lustrous golden armor scales that intensify with age and proper lighting. As a CITES-protected species, all RTGs in trade are farm-bred and microchipped, ensuring authenticity and sustainability.
In the aquarium, this species is a majestic surface swimmer, displaying confidence, intelligence, and grace.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden Armor Scales: Deep metallic body with bright red fins
⚪ Symbol of Wealth: Highly valued throughout Asia
📏 Large Surface Predator: Up to 90 cm; ideal for luxury displays
✅ CITES Certified: Legally farm-bred and traceable
🐟 Long-Lived Showpiece: 20+ years of captivating presence