1 and 1996, through continuous cross breeding, Malaysian aquariums cultivated a brand-new fish species-"Lohan", which triggered an upsurge in the cultivation of arhat fish. It swept the whole Asia-Pacific region in an instant, and fish fans in Singapore, Japan, Taiwan Province Province and other places snapped up one after another, causing an uproar in the aquarium industry. The Chinese name of arhat fish is colorful snapper, which means colorful cichlids, also known as arhat.
2. The first generation of green male fish had a slightly longer head and a wide and smooth figure. Although the improved arhat retains the characteristics of "green Hu Jin", it has been greatly improved in all aspects, especially the head shape is more ornamental. The further improved Lohan has a wider body shape, better expressive force of colors and patterns, and the forehead beads are towering and full, which is very popular.
3. The popular Lohan is closer to the optimal height-to-length ratio of1:1:1.5, with more beautiful beads, ink sticks and colors, fuller forehead beads, more spirituality and more interaction with people.
4. Arhat is a kind of fish of Perciformes and Cicadellidae. The ruddy cheeks and towering forehead of Luohan fish symbolize happiness and longevity, and the "ink-spot scales" with different shapes on both sides are more effective in promoting wealth in Feng Shui. Luohansong has colorful body colors, which meet people's demand for visual experience. However, the color will be very different in the case of artificial feeding, and the color has a great relationship with the feed in the case of artificial feeding.
5. According to the research and analysis, astaxanthin is the main component of the body color of Luohan fish. Astaxanthin combines with protein of fish skin and scales, and presents colorful colors under the action of light. However, animals themselves cannot produce astaxanthin, which must be obtained through the food chain.