Hangtai Aquarium: The 12 Most Beautiful Ornamental Fish in the World

The abundance of different fish species on Earth is a perfect example of biodiversity, coming in countless shapes, colors and sizes. Some of these particular species have attractive looks and unique features that make them stand out from their extremely large counterparts. The following 12 species of marine aquarium fish are considered to be the most ornamental in the world for you to enjoy.

1. Trigger Fish

Found in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in coastal areas or coral reefs. This gorgeous fish has an oval body and a large head, including a small but very hard mouth for crushing shells. Most fish are known to have only a very short memory, but this fish is amazingly intelligent and can even learn from past experience. Its diet consists mainly of sea urchins, mollusks and crustaceans, but some species also eat small fish, plankton or algae.

2. Lined Butterflyfish

It lives in the Red Sea all the way to South Africa, but it is also found in Hawaii and certain areas of southern Japan. This beautiful creature boasts a spectacular combination of white, black and yellow hues, as well as a series of vertical lines running through its body. It can grow up to 12 inches long and butterfly fish eat mostly invertebrates, algae and coral polyps.

3. Banggai Cardinalfish

Origin: Banggai Islands, Indonesia, Surabaya Rosefish have a very limited range and are only found near the Banda Islands in eastern Indonesia. This fish is black and white striped and has gorgeous fins, making it an ideal collection for aquarium lovers. As Surabaya rosefish grow in popularity, demand is also increasing. All Surabaya rosefish caught near the Banda Islands are shipped to aquarists around the world. It is estimated that more than 9000 Surabaya rosefish are caught and sold every year. There are also attempts to help the aquarium industry stop selling wild-caught Surabaya rosefish through captive breeding programs. There are also organizations that have regulated the trade in Surabaya rosefish and advised aquariums not to buy wild fish. It is listed as "endangered" on the IUCN's endangered species critical list.

4. Snakeskin Discus

Considered the best looking fish in the world. It is also a very common aquarium fish, showing off a distinctive blue color against a reddish background. In the wild, it can be found in many parts of the Amazon River. This fish needs very careful care because it eats only certain types of food and its water needs to be well filtered. This fish is primarily carnivorous, so it likes to feed special pellets, freeze-dried earthworms or other meat frozen meals.

5. Emperor's acanthurus

It is known for its beautiful blue and black colors complemented by yellow tails. The fish can grow up to 12 inches long and has a small size and pointed nose. Young blue tangs feed primarily on plankton, while larger ones are omnivorous, so they sometimes nibble on algae. Because of its special beauty, it can often be seen in aquariums.

6. Angelfish (French Angelfish)

Originating in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. This gorgeous marine creature has a black hue, complemented by yellow stripes, and it can be up to 15 inches long. Most of its diet includes sponges, which are not only used as ornamental fish because of their delicious meat, but are often sold in markets as ingredients.

7. Dwarf Gourami

Due to its translucent blue hue and deep orange stripes, it has become a very popular fish in various aquariums around the world. The fish originally came from certain South Asian countries such as India or Pakistan, but due to its popularity it can be seen in many other parts of the world.

8. Lion Fish

It is a beautiful but very poisonous fish that lives in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. The lionfish has white, red, brown or black bands, as well as a set of intimidating fin rays on its back. Even though being stabbed by one of these things is a very painful experience, rest assured that its venom is usually not fatal.

9. Juvenile Emperor Angel Fish

It is one of the most beautiful fish in the world, possessing a superb colour mix of dark blue, white and electric blue. These colors are neatly arranged in a circular pattern and remain roughly unchanged for 4 years until the fish matures. After that, adult fish form black hues around their eyes, as well as a series of blue and yellow stripes.

10. Frog fish (Mandarinfish)

Probably the most beautiful fish on Earth, this amazing little creature lives in the Pacific Ocean, especially on coral reefs, and it's quite small (2.6 inches), it's not easy to find in the wild. Its diet includes fish eggs, caterpillars and ostrich, and it is considered difficult to keep in aquariums because of its high requirements for fish feed.

11. Rainbow Parrot Fish

It gets its name from its bird beak, which allows it to ingeniously eat small invertebrates found in corals. By nibbling on the coral, and once it's done ejecting the residue, it leaves quite a mess on the coral floor. Aesthetically, the rainbow parrot fish's body combines a combination of yellow spots, blue, green purple and pink hues.

The Queen (Holacanthus ciliaris)

The population of this species is widespread in the western and central Atlantic Ocean, where coral reefs flourish. Forehead spotted sole elegant temperament, loved by people, is an enduring sea ornamental fish. Ovoid and flat, with bright blue outline and several bright blue vertical stripes, densely reticulated bead-like yellow spots with blue edge, dark blue dorsal fin and anal fin decorated with royal blue border, a blue edge black spot in front of dorsal fin, blue spots on operculum, bright yellow at rear part of operculum and base of pectoral fin, blue around eyes, blue and black spots at base of pectoral fin. The snout, chest, pectoral fins, pelvic fins and caudal fins are orange. The dorsal fin and anal fin tip are long and reach the tail fin end. Adult fish are bright yellow, green or golden-brown, body scales are scattered. This fish background color varies with light or hybridization of the same species.

Of course, beautiful aquatic fish are diverse, so-called flowers into each eye, what do you think is better looking fish?