The Arowana (sometimes spelled arawana or aruana) is one

In most parts of Asia, the Arowana is considered an incarnation of the mythical creature, the dragon; that is why it is also called “dragon fish”. This is because the barbels that protrude from the sides of the fish’s mouth resemble the whiskers of a dragon as portrayed in ancient drawings. That is why Asian Arowanas are said to bring good luck and good fortune like the legendary beast it’s associated with.
In Chinese culture the dragon is a mystical creature that is said to bring good fortune to you and your family, so having a dragon fish can be the next best thing to having your own personal dragon. In Southeast Asian countries, the Arowana is often kept in places of business because it is believed that the fish will bring prosperity.
It is also believed by the Chinese people that the Arowana can distinguish friend from foe. It is said that if the usually meek and calm Arowana start to thrash about inside its tank when a person enters the house, then that person is an enemy to the family.
There are also fantastical stories of how the Arowana somehow saved its owner’s life. Stories tell of an Arowana taking a disease that was meant to hit its master or his family and die in place of the person; it might sound a little too out of this world but the hardcore believers of this myth will tell you otherwise. There is one urban legend floating around the internet that tells of a man that narrowly escapes being killed in a car accident, and upon returning home he finds that his pet Arowana has jumped from its tank and lies dead on the floor. Upon further inspection it was found out that the fish died at almost the exact time that the car accident happened.
There is something of an air of mystery surrounding the Arowana, so if you believe all the folklore involving it then you should try and own one yourself; if you’re not a believer it’s still a very beautiful fish to keep around as a pet.
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