(by Mr Nicolas Chia Poh Siong)
Dragon Fish Varieties
The Dragon Fish varieties are as follows:- | Green | It is the cheapest in price among the variety of Dragon Fish as the demand is low due to unattractive colourisation exhibited when in adulthood (2-3 yrs of age). | | Yellow Tail | This is commonly sold as grade 1.5 Red which in classifying "Red", it is much appealing to most hobbyists and thus, enhances the sales. | | Indonesian Golden (RTG) | It is commonly known as Red Tail Gold (RTG). It can be further classified into Normal RTG and High Back RTG. The prior exhibit a gold colourisation up to the fourth while the latter has it gold colourisation rise to the fifth scale level and sometimes, gold speckles on the sixth scale level when in adulthood. High Back RTG usually commands a higher price than the Normal RTG. | | Malaysian Golden | It is also known as Crossback Golden. It exhibit a gold colourisation up to sixth and highest scale level and "cross over the back" of the Dragon Fish. This engulfment of gold over the body is portrait by many as the Emperor Robe. Hence, Malaysian Golden is highly priced. | | Red | It can be further classified into Orange Red, Chili Red and Blood Red. However, this classification of Red can only be done when the Dragon Fish is in adulthood. The young ones are all known as Super Red. This is the most sort after variety as red signify Wealth, Health and Good Luck. | | Cross-breed | Usually sold as genuine grade fish after colour-enhancing. The commonly found variety of such is RTG/Green, RTG/1.5Red, Red/1.5Red, Red/RTG, Crossback/Green, Crossback/Red and Crossback/RTG. | | Axanthic and Albino | These are the genetically mutated Dragon Fish which exhibit two prominent colour pigment. The prior has black eyes and white body and the latter has red eyes and white body. They are very rare and sort after by Dragoon Fish collectors. Usually only a few pieces in a year and hence, command a premium price. | |
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