Statistically, around 70% of the earth is covered with water while the remaining 30% island. And out of the 70%, approximately 96.6% is kept in the ocean. From this, one can imagine that the sea consists of varieties of different fish species present in various shapes, sizes, and even colors.
Because of this vast diversity, people spend a part of their time and money setting up aquariums at home with different fish species. We can place astonishingly beautiful and spectacular pieces of fish in our offices or living areas.
However, because the odds of some of the fish species’ likeness is too high, it endangers them in the ocean life since these are captured for aquarium purposes. But fortunately, the increasing breeding captivity is somehow compensating for this loss.
There is a total of 20,000 species of fish, and out of these beautiful species, we have jotted down the top 15 most beautiful fish in the world. Let’s take a look at these beautiful species of fish.
15 Most Beautiful Fish
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Threadfin butterflyfish
This beautiful fish is the most significant famous aquarium fish because it has a very captivating and robust personality with calm behavior. It is why it is also the most photographed fish under the seawater.
Threadfin butterflyfish is approximately 9 inches tall with bold, sharp colors imprinted on it naturally. The body of this fish is gleaming white, and as it moves towards the tail and dorsal fins, it merges with the bold colors.
It also has diagonally placed perpendicular lines over its body, giving it a Chevron appearance. For beginners, this threadfin fish is the most well-kept aquarium fish. It requires a large tank of aquariums for roaming inside the water.
Betta Fish
This fish is also a widespread aquarium tank fish. This fish is also given the name Siamese fighting fish. As the name implicates, these fish have a very aggressive behavior and are bred to fight.
Betta fish is also a labyrinth fish that can directly consume oxygen from air or inhale it through the gills. Usually, betta fish is bred to be born with bright colors over its surface. But this natural fish species is dull under the water and usually found in floodplains and rice paddies.
Remember, only one betta fish should be kept inside the aquarium tank because of its aggressive behavior.
Regal Angelfish
All Angelfish are extremely beautiful and elegant and are very difficult to be kept inside a water tank. Angelfish have grown at a rate of 10 inches every year and are present in beautiful colors. However, in the wild, these fish prefer coral reefs and are present near caves and rocks.
Symphysodon Discus
Also known as Heckel discus or pineapple fish, a very calm and elegant personality. These beautiful looking fish are very picky eaters and are commonly found in the Amazon River Waters. Heckel discus is a stunning masterpiece and is known as the King of The Aquarium.
Banggai Cardinalfish
As the name suggests, these fish are the natives of Banggai Island in Indonesia. These fish species have beautiful traits with a lovely vibrant personality. These are highly social and must be kept in a group to make sure they are happy.
Banggai fish are nocturnal means. In the daytime, they are found in seagrass and coral reef areas. In contrast, at night, they eat in a group and roam around together to ensure safety.
Moorish Idol
These fish species are usually found around coral reefs. These are the natives of Indo Pacific Ocean. Figure wise Moorish fish have patchy yellow skin at the back with dense black and white vertical stripes placed over the body surface.
Moorish fish have lengthy snouts with a mask of yellow-orange color. Moorish fish has a length of 9 inches and have a close resemblance with butterflyfish. These fish species requires a large tank with several hiding spots.
Flame Angelfish
Also known as the Dwarf Fish. Flame Angelfish have black stripes imprinted over their body surface with blue-tipped anal and dorsal fins. The color of these fish varies from place to place.
In Hawaii, this fish’s color is dark red, and they have a yellow-orange color towards the Indo Pacific Ocean. Flame Angelfish requires hardly 50 gallons of water and does not require a large tank.
Clownfish
Clownfish are given the famous name Nemo. These fish types are found around coral reefs in the areas of Australia and Southeast Asia. These fish have developed some immunity to a toxic substance; thus, care must be taken while touching its tentacles.
All clownfish are hermaphrodite and are born male but have this striking ability to turn themselves into females.
Picasso Triggerfish
These are given name after the famous painter Humuhumu Picasso as it has a painted appearance overall. Triggerfish have beautiful black and vibrant blue colors imprinted over their surface, giving them a cartoonish look.
Picasso triggerfish can be kept in a large tank of water with a fish of the same size as Picasso triggerfish. They must not be controlled with another species of Triggerfish. The fantastic feature of this fish is that it recognizes the area and its owner very quickly.
Lionfish
Lion Fish are also called Tiger fish or dragon fish and are commonly found in the Pacific Ocean’s waters. Lionfish have no invasive predators and can reproduce more than 30,000 eggs in just seven days.
The lionfish has a beautiful zebra appearance with feathery fins that attract smaller size fish. Despite their beauty, lionfish have noxious stings that can nearly kill a human being who comes in contact. The length of the lionfish is 6 to 12 inches.
French Angelfish
French Angelfish are usually found near shallow reefs of the Bahamas and Florida. When born, they have black stripes, but the lines disappear and leave behind a blackish hue with yellow flakes placed over it as they grow.
A French Angelfish can be kept in a large water tank, and only one fish can be kept within it.
Regal Tang
Remember the movie, Finding Nemo? The fish Dory was given the name after being inspired by regal tang. This fish has an oval shape structure with blue color covering the body and tail being surrounded with yellow imprint.
It also has a thick dark blue line covering the dorsal fins and the rear as well. But as they mature, the color becomes slightly dull with yellow flakes over it.
Clown Triggerfish
As the name indicates, the clownfish has multiple bold colors over it. The fish’s bottom is black with white polka dots over it, and the top is covered with yellow paint and tiny white dots. The clown triggerfish has a semi-aggressive behavior and must be kept in a large tank.
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
This sort of fish usually is juvenile when born but gains its territory as it matures. This type of fish has a black ground with white and blue stripes running straight and curving down as it moves towards the body. As they develop, their color changes ultimately, and their length is 12 inches.
Mandarinfish
The color contrast of this fish type resembles a peacock, and mandarin fish can produce its blue color. These fish have small stings that inject deadly mucus with whatever comes in contact with it.
Summary
It is the list of the most beautiful fish globally, and by looking at this list, you can decide which fish to keep in your aquarium.
