The original source of all Super Reds - Pontianak, West Kalimantan

[DFI]

Dear All,

Though our Mr William Goh has been to Pontianak, West Kalimantan in Indonesia several times in the early 2000's, this was my first visit to the original source of the Super Reds. After a short transit in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, we boarded another plane which took us direct to Pontianak, provincial capital of the West Kalimantan state of Indonesia, located on the island of Borneo.

The trip was sort of an eye opener to us and though its more of a Business trip, we did thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during the short but somewhat tiring trip. Enjoy these new pictures taken in the first week of August, 2014.

In the meantime, we are looking for two local Singapore petshops to sell these imported Indonesian Reds, one for Farm A's fishes and one for Farm B's fishes (hence, no direct competition between the two shops). However, minimum order is 10 fishes per selection at our farm and its Cash & Carry basis, no consignment, sorry. Do PM or email to [email protected] for more details. Cheers!

Mrs Goh

An aerial view of the famed, Kapuas River, where the Super Reds thrived in the wild.

Approaching the port city of Pontianak, the provincial capital of West Kalimantan state in Indonesia.

After almost a whole day's of travelling, finally landed at the new Pontianak airport.

Though most Arowana farms are situated by the Kapuas River, access to farms is sometimes via boats.

Farm A's outdoor breeding ponds, picture taken at sunset.

Huge, huge outdoor breeding ponds.

Some Super Red brooders hiding underneath some covers.

Two Super Reds pairing off?

 

[DFI]

Gigantic pumps draining water direct from the Kapuas River into the farm.

Farm A's fishes are about 10-12 inches, all fed on live fishes, no shrimps. We thus selected these fishes based on their superb body shape - High & broad, Spoon Head, longer pectoral fins, larger 3 back fins etc. (sorry for the blurry fish pictures as they were taken with a Hand Phone)

Farm A's superb Spoon Head Chilli Reds, about 10-12 inches. As its red colour would come sooner or later, we chose these fishes based on body shape which is inborn, and very difficult to change. Needless to say, we would start feeding them bee shrimps once in our farm.

Farm B's Chilli Reds - Higher & shorter body, also Spoon Head, about 8-9 inches. In contrast, Farm B's fishes are all fed frozen bee shrimps, hence, they appear more red.

Farm B's Blood Reds - Longer body with longer pectoral fins, and a larger Tail fin. Size is also 8-9 inches.

Tagging process at Farm A.


http://youtu.be/Cr6uH3ir6l4
Farm A - Spoon Head Chilli Reds 10-12 inches, right after tagging. Fed on live fishes, hence, these fishes may not appear very red at first glance. But think long term after you have started to feed them prawns ...


http://youtu.be/ng8PDpXBk2w
Farm B - Blood Reds 8-9 inches with longer bodies, longer pectoral fins and a larger Tail fin.

Farm C - lucky enough to catch a Super Red brooder early in the morning!

Farm C with very natural surroundings, almost like a tourist resort!


http://youtu.be/_l83alLlKAg
Farm C Pre-Order 35-40cm Spoon Head Chilli Reds at Introductory price of S$19XX each only! (prices are for Singapore Cash & Carry only, does not apply to Exports). This Pre-Order will close one week later, ie 22nd August, 2014. Hurry, make your bookings now via PM or email to [email protected] and pay only 50% deposit now. All fishes are confirmed defects free (otherwise, deposit to refund), Spoon Head with broad body, some colour on cheeks etc. These fishes are estimated to reach Singapore at the end of August, 2014. Finally, please note that this Pre-Order offer is only a One-time Special, very unlikely to be repeated.

 

[DFI]

Hi all
Having watched the video again and again, realised then that this batch of 35-40cm fishes all share the same characteristics since they are all siblings from the same batch -
1. Super spoon head (rare)
2. Stout body (ie shorter but taller body)
3. Pectoral fins extend beyond the pelvic fins (very rare!)
4. Larger 3 back fins

Glad to inform that we would also accept export orders for these 10 fishes. So keep your orders coming. Cheers!

Mrs Goh

 

[exoticaquaria]

Nice reds. Always like your posts!

 

[Diablored]

Love your posts, that's some beautiful spoon heads. Any of those heading to Canada?

 

[DFI]

Thanks for the support!

Hi there
As always, thanks for the support!

Mrs Goh

Nice reds. Always like your posts!

 

[DFI]

Please contact Vince in Montreal

Hi Diablored
Appreciate your kind words. Well, as Vince is now planning another order of our Xbacks, he will certainly include some of these quality Indo Reds as well.

For interested parties, Do email or PM Vince in Montreal at [email protected]. You will be surprised how affordable these No Drop Eye, No PLJ, quality Spoon Head Indo Reds would costs you ...cheers!

Mrs Goh

Love your posts, that's some beautiful spoon heads. Any of those heading to Canada?

 

[dragonfish_dna]

Hello everyone,
First thing first... thank you JULIA for giving me the chance to satisfy all the arowanas lovers in Canada with these marvelous , rare and beauiful species.
So if you have any question, feel free to contact me. Your dream might be in my next shipment.

Vince Tran
1 514 961-5880
[email protected]
[email protected]
DFI authorized resellers.

 

[DFI]

Dear all,
Sorry for the delay! As Farm C do not have enough tanks for individual fishes, they are not able to capture fish photos or videos one by one. But fret not, since all 11pcs are from the same batch, they all bear 90-95% similiar characteristics! Only the bottom fish with the most gill plate colour costs S$300 extra, all other fishes are priced specially at S$18XX (only for Spore Cash and Carry) for this introductory offer. For exports, your local agent will give you his best price after adding in his small margin, air freight, taxes, etc etc.

Order closes this Thursday, 21st August, fish to be selected based on booking sequence.

Many thanks
Mrs Goh

http://youtu.be/W2tO84u8P8U

 

[DFI]

Dear all,
Due to the number of enquiries we have received from Singapore as well as from Overseas, we hereby confirmed that 11pcs of 33-35cm (approx.) Spoon Head Chilli Reds from Farm C would be coming to Singapore around the 9th or 11th September.

As some interested parties expressed concern about leaving their names and HP numbers on the internet, we totally understand the sensitivity issues involved.

Also, once these Farm C fishes are in, we would take 11 separate videos of the fishes so interested supporters may observe their favourite fishes in more detail.

And great news of lovers of Farm A Ultra Spoon Head fishes. Stocks would be arriving next Friday, 29th August and videos of the fishes up by 30th Aug. We would be selling Farm A and Farm B fishes directly to hobbyists (hence, good news to all hobbyists!). Farm B fishes is expected to come 2nd or 4th September.

Cheers to all & Thanks for the support!