Golden Arowana and Silver Arowana usually refer to two common ornamental tropical fish, which are very popular in breeding. Here are their main differences:
Arowana (goldfish):
Appearance: Arowana usually has shorter fins and a rounder body, and its body colors are rich and varied, including orange, red, white, black, etc. Arowana has a golden body color and usually has shorter whales and larger eyes, making it popular for ornamental purposes.
Body shape: Arowanas are usually short, with a round body and short fins.
Habits: Arowana likes to live in groups and is suitable for breeding in groups. It has relatively low water quality requirements and is easy to raise.
Silver Arowana (Silver Carp):
Appearance: Silver Arowana is usually silvery white, with a slender body, longer fins, and flat sides while Golden Arowana is thicker.
Body size: Silver Arowana is longer than goldfish.
Habits: Silver Arowana is usually a social fish, but compared to goldfish, it prefers to swim freely in the water. It needs a wider swimming space and has higher requirements for water quality. Its requirements for the breeding environment are more picky than goldfish.
When raising ornamental fish, you need to understand the characteristics of each fish, such as body shape, fin shape, size of the fish tank used to accommodate it, etc., to ensure that they can grow in the most suitable environment.
