The second amazing fish on the list is discus. Discus is also known as pompadour fish. The name itself is taken from the French King’s mistress, King Louis XV, Madame Pompadour. Discus is really popular among the other aquarium collection. Discus is categorized as the cichild species. This wonderful fish is originated from the Basin River. The color of this fish is vary depend on what kind of color that we want. However, the price of this fish is a little bit expensive. You need around $50-$80 to bring this fish at your home. The treatment of this fish is also a little bit hard to do so if you might want to choose another fish to be added in your aquarium.
3. Moorish Idol
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saltwater aquarium – moorish idol
The name of the third amazing fish on the list is taken from the Moorish people, an African community who believe that this fish is the lucky charm for them. Moorish Idol is the only example of prehistoric fish on the list. This fish is so amazing with their colorful skin. However, behind their popularity and its beauty, this fish has a short lifespan between the other fish on the list.
4. Flame Angel
saltwater aquarium – Flame Angel – images : en.wikipedia.org
The fourth amazing fish on the list is Flame Angel. This fish is the brightest species in the world. Flame Angel is also known as Pygmy Angelfish in Japan. This fish is originated from the Pacific Ocean and it can also be located around Hawaii. This fish is also popular as the aquarium collection because they will eat any kind of food that given to them.
5. Parrotfish
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saltwater aquarium – parrotfish
The name of this fish is inspired by its mouth. The shape of their mouth is like a beak from a parrot. Actually, there are around 90 kind of this fish with the same name. So, it can be said that this parrotfish is the unsung hero for the reefs. This fact is related with their unique eating habit. This fish is really loves to eat the seaweed and the other microorganisms. The presence of seaweed and microorganisms can threaten the reefs. However, as long as the parrotfish is keep busy to eat them, then the reefs are fine.
6. Regal Tang
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saltwater aquarium – blue tang
Most of you especially are familiar with this fish. The regal tang is also known as the Palette surgeonfish or Blue Tang. Just like the other fish on the list, the regal tang can be located in entire reefs along the east pacific. Unfortunately, this fish is known to be vulnerable species and easy to get infected with any kind of infection.
7.7. Clownfish
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saltwater aquarium – clownfish
So, this is the superstar of the aquarium. Almost 43% of aquarium collection is filled with this sea creature. It’s a clownfish everyone. The beauty and amazing side of this fish is already acknowledged by the entire aquarium enthusiast. More than 25% populations of this fish are grown in captivity. The amazing fact about this fish is, they can change their sex, male to female vice versa. They can live in a colony and caring for their offspring so much. The male clownfish is responsible to protect the eggs that located in the sea anemone. The sea experts are believe that the success of the fish’s captivity will bring the main factor of their existence in the wildlife.
8. Bang8. Banggai Cardinalfish
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saltwater aquarium – Banggai Cardinalfish – images : helpthe7seas.blogspot.com
Just like the name, this fish is originated from the Banggai Archipelago, Indonesia. This fish is also popular as the aquarium collection and it’s already grown in captivities. Just like the other fish, the male Banggai Cardinalfish is responsible to protect their egg while the female is taking care of their eggs.
9. Bluefa9. Blueface Angelfish
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saltwater aquarium – Blueface Angelfish
The next amazing fish on the list is the Blueface Angelfish. This fish is also known as the angelfish yellowface. Their character is also unique because the area in their face is so bright rather than its body. This beautiful fish can be located in entire Indian Ocean, Australia, Indonesia, Micronesia and the north part of Japan. This fish is preferred to live inside the caves and lagoon.
10. Dwarf10. Dwarf Gourami
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saltwater aquarium – dwarf gourami
This fish is coming from India. However, due to the increased population, this fish can be located almost everywhere in the world. The color of this fish is also comes in vary. The dwarf gourami is familiar with two tone of color, red and blue. Dwarf gourami is also the only one of aquarium fishes that is really easy to grown. The main diets of this fish are consisting of algae, fish food and so on. So, do you want them to be added in your aquarium?
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