This is the red colored type of Asian Arowana. It originated from various parts of Western Kalimantan province in Indonesia. The most famous waters are the River Kapuas and LakeSentarum where the Super Reds (Chili and Blood Red) are from. It is also one of the more popular fish among Asian Arowanas, largely because of their auspicious color and more affordable prices as compared to Cross Back Golden. Furthermore, with its full red fins even when young and red lips and barbells, no hobbyists will be able to resist the temptation to own one of them. When approaching adult size, these red colors will also start to appear on the other part of the body like the gill plates and edges of the scales, making the whole fish red in color.

The Green Arowana is another type of Asian Arowana. It is commonly found in Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Cambodia etc. Due to its wide dispersion in the region, there can be differences in its appearance and color. Most of the Green Arowana found here has a grayish green body with a dark striped grayed green tail. Shape of this variety is a big difference as compared to other varieties with its head or mouth portion being larger and rounder. It is one of the cheapest types of Asian Arowana, apart from Yellow Tail. However, one particular type of Greens (those with a dark purplish core) are as exotic as any other varieties. The Green Arowana, together with 1.5 or 2 Grade Reds, is popular among countries like Thailand and Philippines because of its low price. Beside this, many Japanese students also find it more affordable to own them for the purpose of admiring the beauty and for experimental breeding of these exotic fish.

There are commonly 3 varieties of Australia Arowanas: Pearl, Spotted and Red. Australia Pearl Arowana is Quite a beautiful Arowana and it is quite similar to the Asian Arowana. Except that the Australia Pearl Arowana have a smaller and more scales with red spots. Asian Arowana has 5 rows (horizontially) of scales whereas the Australis Pearl has 7 rows or scales. The color range from coppery-gold to gold color. The Pearl Arowana have cresent-shape colored scales and the tail are usually black color with small gold spots. It is normal to see the Arowana gulping at the surface. The Australia Arowana are known to be very aggressive than any other Arowana. It is not a protected species.

Silver Arowana

Silver Arowana come from the South America's Amazon River. It is quite similar to the Black Arowana having the same tapered tail. Its scales and fins are silver. It is not a protected species. There are extremely rare Red-tail Silver Arowana and Snow Silver Arowana. It is not a protected species. Silver Arowana can grow to about 47 inches which is the longest Arowana of all. The silver Arowana is said to have a very large appetite and also known to be the most gentle of all Arowanas.

Black Arowana comes from the South America. When the Black Arowana is young, its scales and fins are black with whitish to yellow strips. But as it matures, the Black Arowana will slowly lose its color and turn to grayish color. A Black Arowana can grow up to 40 inches if possible. It is not a protected species.

African Arowana originated from Africa and it is the most common Arowana available. The African Arowana has a rounded head with smoother and rounded jaws. The scales and its caudal fin (tail) are smaller, similar to that of the Silver or Black Arowana. it is a filter fish which eat mainly plankton, algae and even small fishes. When keep in aquarium, the African Arowana will eat shrimps, fish pellets, bloodworms and other tiny feeder fish. However, when fully grown, it look more like a Catfish than an Arowana. It is not a protected species.