Ornamental fish: Swimming jewels of Vietnam
VOV.VN - From humble origins, the blood red dragon has come to be one of the most precious of all fish in Vietnam, with the most beautiful specimens commanding sales prices in the millions of US dollars.
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Blood red dragon fish are imported from Thailand and Indonesia. |
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Legend has it they bring good luck to the owner. |
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White dragon fish, are also extremely expensive. |
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Some fish collectors refer to them as the king of ornamental fish. |
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A singles fish can cost anywhere from US$10,000-US$80,000. |
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The ‘7 coloured fish’ is the most dangerous fish known to mankind. |
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In Hanoi, each fish sells for US$150-180 |
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The Betta fish is native to Thailand. |
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A large Betta fish can cost upwards of a thousand US dollars. |
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Several Vietnamese fish lovers are willing to spend billions of Vietnam dong for a giant ornamental fish. |
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One resident of Ho Chi Minh City owns a two-ton ornamental fish. |
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