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Old 14-01-2009, 07:37 PM   #1
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Default A chat with one of the most respected breeder in Singapore, 13 Jan 2009

A chat with one of the most respected breeder in Singapore, 13 Jan 2009

Q: Golden Heads and Crossings on Crossback Golden – this used to show up only in matured Crossback Golden. However, these days, there seemed to be a lot of 6 – 7" Golden Heads/Crossbacks, some as young as 5". How has breeding methods and/or techniques changed to enable such creations?
A: Selective breeding is used here. While white fibre tank treatment and lighting also enhances the fish, genes is still of utmost importance in determining the quality.

Q: Since breeders are able to produce such young beauties, why are prices of Aros still falling compared to a few years ago?
A: Unfortunately, the supply outstrips the demand, thus the falling prices.

Q: Some breeders used to claim that Aros command better prices in overseas market, such as Japan. Is this still the case now? Are better quality Aros also still being exported?
A: Yes. Overseas market do have a higher demand for premium quality fish. They also command a better price, with China being the largest market for us today.

Q: Besides mud pond and cement pond, has breeders been able to breed Aros in fiberglass tank successfully?
A: Yes. However, the success rate is lower than those in mud ponds.

Q: What is the success rate of your incubation tank, ie: % of survival?
A: It really depends on the condition of the eggs. The success rate can be 70 – 90% if the condition of the eggs is strong. If it is weak, it could even be less than 10%.

Q: What type of water do you use in incubation tanks?
A: Pond or aged water.

Q: What is the percentage of male and female aros from each spawn?
A: Unfortunately, I am unable to answer this question as our Aros are sold when they are young - before we can accurately tell the sex of the Aro. FYI, the sex of the Aro is only apparent when it becomes an adult.

Q: Why is there limited breeding of a crossbreed of XB and Super Reds? In fact, some farms do not even sell this crossbreed anymore.
A: We are still very active in breeding crossbreed of XB and Super Reds. However, they are usually exported as the demand is very high overseas and it also commands a much higher price. If a local buyer is interested, they can still order it from us.

Q: If you have a batch of arowanas which does not meet your minimum standards, will you still sell them?
A: Yes, they will be sold as low grade Aros.

Q: What type of food do you feed your Aros?
A: We usually feed them pork, fish, chicken breast, market prawns, frogs.

Q: How can we improve the colours of Aros for the Gold and Reds?
A: By exposing them to lighting.

Q: Is there a way to encourage XBs to cross faster?
A: White fibre tank treatment and lighting will help.

Q: How do you differentiate/identify male and female aros by their features, other than waiting for the aros mouth pouch balloon ?
A: There are many factors, but most obvious identification is the shape of the jaw. However, the accuracy is only about 70%.

Q: Is male aros hostile only towards male aros and not the opposite sex ?
A: No. They can be hostile to both sexes.

Q: Are hobbyists able to change their aros with the sellers if the Aros do not turn out to be what they are suppose to be as stated on the certificate? Eg:
Red with XB cert, RTG with full pearl and 6th level crossing, XB that look RED etc....
A: I cannot speak for all shops or breeders. However, if you buy from my farm – yes, you can.

Q: Do you have any final advice or knowledge you wish to impart to hobbyists?
A: From my experience, I noticed that most hobbyists always ask about how to choose a good fish, very very rarely, do I meet one who ask how to condition the fish. I hope that hobbyists will pay as much attention to Aro keeping, such as learning about good set-up, filtration system, etc. Good water = happy/good fish.

Though good genes is of utmost importance, without proper conditioning, no matter how good the fish is, it will never flourish to it’s full potential.

One last word - we must first plant the fruit, before we can taste it’s sweetness.


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Old 14-01-2009, 07:41 PM   #2
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To reach out to more hobbyists, we have translated the interview in Mandarin. Happy reading...

1)近期的过背金龙在五,六寸就展现金头和第六排鳞片出现金框,这些条件以往只
会在成鱼才会出现。是因为近期的繁殖科技进步呢,还是有什么技巧能使小金龙达到如此的成绩呢?
A)品种的分类,还有白色环境跟灯光的影响是能加速这些成绩。但龙鱼本身的特质是最重要的。

2)即然现在能配殖出这么高品质的小鱼,为什么目前龙鱼的价格一直在下滑呢?
A)很不幸的现在供应多过需求所以造成目前的价格下滑。

3)有些龙鱼繁殖者说出口龙鱼的利润会比在本地消售来得高?还有是不是比较高品质的龙鱼都消售到国 外去了?
A)是的,国外对高品质的龙鱼需求比本地高,卖价也比较好,由其是中国是我们目
前的最大出口地。


4)你有没有遇过龙鱼在普通的鱼缸成功繁殖?
A)有的,但成功的非常少。

5)人工孵化鱼卵的机率有多高?
A)这可要看鱼卵状况而定,好的鱼卵成功孵出建康的小鱼可达到七十到九十巴仙,不建全的,可能只有 十巴仙。

6)工孵化鱼卵需要什么样的水质?
A)普通的池水或储存水都可以。

7)在每批成功孵化的小鱼里,有多少是雌的多少是雄的。
A)我无法回答这问题,通常在龙鱼很小的时后就会出售了。龙鱼只能在成鱼才能分便雌雄。

8)为什么目前市场异种(金龙配红龙)交配的龙鱼减少了,甚至有些鱼场不再繁殖了?
A)我的鱼场还在推行异种交配,但这主要是共应给国外需求。如果本地有买客可向我们购买。

9)如果你繁殖出出来的小鱼达不到你所设定的标准,你会怎样处理它们?
A)会把它们当着比较低品质的龙鱼出售

10) 你的龙鱼都喂些什么食物?
A) 猪肉,小鱼,鸡胸肉,鲜虾。

11)要怎样才能增加龙鱼的色泽?
A)增加灯光的照射。

12)有什么方法可以让过背金龙在最快的时间达到“过背”呢?
A)白色的鱼池和灯光都有帮助。

13)除了等待龙鱼含卵,怎么从龙鱼的刑状分便雌雄?
A)有很多要素,但最普遍是看鱼颚,但准确度只有七十巴仙。

14)是不时只有雄的龙鱼才会攻击同性,而不是异性?
A)不是的。

15)消费者能否要求对换所购买的龙鱼如果达不到证书所列的品类?
A)我不能代表别间鱼场或鱼店,要是证实我们鱼场购买的,我们鱼场是接受对换的。

16)你有没有什么金玉良言可传授给我们这些龙鱼爱好者?
A)以我的经验,我发觉很多养龙鱼者都会问怎么挑选一条好的龙鱼。好的
很少人会问我怎么把龙鱼的状态养到最好,我希望养鱼者应该把主注意力放在怎么把过滤系统搞好。 好水=好鱼。
龙鱼品种固然重要,但没有一个好的养鱼环境,好的水质。
不管多高品质的龙鱼我们也不可能把这龙鱼最顶级的品质发挥出来。


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Old 14-01-2009, 08:20 PM   #3
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well done. congrats.
Which cites farm is this btw?
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Old 14-01-2009, 08:58 PM   #4
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Very enriching thread , thanks for the valuable information and knowledge .
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Old 14-01-2009, 09:53 PM   #5
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Very useful info indeed.
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Old 14-01-2009, 10:34 PM   #6
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Very Informative Thread - Thanks for sharing D24
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very detailed article being shared here
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Old 15-01-2009, 12:23 AM   #8
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Good infos sharing, I like the last part on what the breeder says abt hobbyist - pretty true isnt it?
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Old 15-01-2009, 03:18 AM   #9
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good information from TS. But who is this most respected breeder ?
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Old 15-01-2009, 10:06 AM   #10
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Dear all

Have received several queries from members asking which CITES breeder we have interviewed.

As mentioned in an earlier reply, we have to respect the wishes of the interviewee, if he/she does not wish to be identified. If an interviewee does agree to being identified, rest assure we will print the info. Therefore, if you do not see any names mentioned, it would mean that he/she would like to stay anonymous.

If fact, if the interviewee remains anonymous, it is more advantageous to true hobbyists as they will be more open to share and provide insights ...

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