MOST BEAUTIFUL FISH IN THE WORLD

In this article we are going to see about most beautiful fishes in the world... 

 Just over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, with 96.5% of it being held in the ocean. It goes without saying then, that there are bound to be thousands of species of fish and other creatures living in the sea.

Fish come in all different shapes, sizes and colors; there is so much diversity within the sea.

All of these fish are unique in their own way; from the mesmerizing Mandarinfish to the almost cartoon looking Picasso Triggerfish.

We’ve narrowed down over 20,000 species of fish, to just the 15 most beautiful fish in the world.

1. Mandarinfish

• These spectacular looking fish are the most beautiful in the ocean.

• It is native to the Pacific Ocean and lives in sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs. It is covered in tiny spikes which inject toxic mucus into anything or anyone who tries to handle them.

• The Mandarinfish is one of only two species in the world which can produce its own blue coloring.

• Other animals that appear to be blue such as peacocks, don’t actually produce a blue pigment, they have colorless cells which reflect light to make it appear blue.

2. Juvenile Emperor Angelfish

• With a black body and light blue/white vertical lines on their face, they have three white curved bands on their body, with thinner light blue curves in between.

• As they develop into adults, their coloring and patterning will completely change, so much so that they were thought to be three different species up until 1933.

• Adults have yellow and blue stripes which stretch horizontally across their body.

• These stunning fish reach lengths of up to 15 inches, however in captivity they usually grow to around 12 inches.

3. Clown Triggerfish

• The striking clown triggerfish is instantly recognizable. The lower half of their body is dark with large white spots. The upper half is yellow with small black dots. They have a yellow or white stripe across their face with a yellow snout.

• As juveniles they are often reclusive but as they mature their personality comes to life and they become a bit more territorial.

• Triggerfish need a large tank (at least 120 gallons), to allow them space to swim, and hide if they need to.

• They can be kept with other larger fish, and if you are keeping them with other semi-aggressive species, the trigger should be added last.

4. Regal Tang

• In the film, Dory is a cartoon version of the Regal Blue Tang; also known as the Palette Surgeonfish, Common Surgeon, Pacific Blue Tang and Hippo Tang.

• Their colors changes as they mature. As juveniles they are bright yellow with blue spots near their eyes, and light blue fin tips. As adults their bodies become bluer.

• They have oval shaped bodies which are bright blue in color with a yellow tail and pectoral fin. Adults also have a dark blue line which runs across their dorsal fin and curves at the back of the tail.

5. French Angelfish

• This beautiful fish is native to the shallow reefs of the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean. It looks quite different as a juvenile, and has vertical stripes running down its body.

• As it matures, the stripes disappear and leave a deep grey/black colored body with flakes of yellow.

• The French Angelfish should always be the last addition to a tank so it hasn’t already claimed a territory.

• In the wild, they are often seen in pairs. However in the aquarium, only one angelfish should be kept per tank. They need a large tank to allow them plenty of swimming space. They can also become territorial so will need plenty of hiding places using rockwork.

6. Lionfish

• Lionfish are native to the Pacific Ocean and are also known as Dragon Fish, Tiger Fish and Scorpion Fish.

• They are actually considered invasive in North America because they don’t have any natural predators and eliminate native species. They reproduce quickly (they release up to 30,000 eggs every 7 days!) and can easily adapt to new environments.

• Lionfish are usually anywhere from 2 to 16 inches long and they have the most beautifully striped bodies, arranged in a zebra like pattern.

• They have been known to sting humans, and whilst the side effects aren’t nice (vomiting, dizziness and nausea), the venom is not fatal.

• Their feathery like fins are attractive to smaller fish, and lure them in. Although they might look harmless, they actually have venomous spikes which they use for self-defense.

These all are the most beautiful fishes in the world...