Around 500 million Vietnamese dong or just over $21,500 USD is what this red arowana is being valued at.

This species, known as the dragon fish, is thought to bring good luck and prosperity in Asian culture therefore demand for the fish is high.

The fish has been banned in the US under the country's Endangered Species Act and it is tough to breed further increasing the price.

Mr. Vo Minh Tri, who imported the fish from Indonesia to Ho Chi Minh City, said: "One meal for this fish is about 40 crickets or one centipede. The average lifespan of this strain is about 40 years, depending on the environment.

"The size of the aquarium has to be three times the length of the fish to be kept comfortable."

This footage was filmed on February 2.

Fafu Super Red Arowana Fish (Dragon fish) yes Originated from Indonesia imported by Mr. Vo Minh Tri (District 5, HCMC) to raise and sell to other fish players. This red arowana is about 50 cm long, the whole body is dark red, iridescent. Beautiful big fish tail, spread out like a propeller. The first part has a curvature with the longer legs is the deciding factor for the value of the arowana. The main food of blood dragon fish including crickets, worms, centipedes ... This arowana fish is owned by the owner valuation of about 500 million VND.

Interview:
One meal of this fish is about 40 crickets, or 1 centipedes one is eaten. The average lifespan of this strain is about 40 years depending on the clean living environment, the fish will live long. The size of the aquarium has to be 3 times the length of the fish to be kept comfortably. In a large lake, the fish will grow faster and stronger, a small lake, less water, more waste from the fish will dirty and make the fish not live long.