Nature does not cease to amaze man with its beauties. In the world there is a wide variety of living things, about which many not only did not see, but did not even know. The most beautiful representatives of animals live not only on earth, but also under water. The underwater world does not cease to amaze with its unusualness and brightness. The most beautiful fish in the world live in it, which are on our list. Because of their beauty, many of them are trying to keep aquarists in artificial conditions. But such fish, as a rule, require special care and conditions.
10. Lalius
Lyalius opens the top ten fish with the most beautiful and bright color. This representative has several colors. Individuals of blue, blue, orange, or bright red can be found. Lialius is actively bred by aquarists. This is a relatively small fish, reaching a maximum size of up to 6 centimeters. The body of this creature is oval, which is compressed on both sides. Females and males differ in fins. In females, they are more rounded. Laliuses begin to multiply only from the fifth month of life. They love thickets, so in the aquarium you need to create all the necessary conditions for their comfortable existence in order to enjoy this natural beauty.
9. The yellow mask angel
Yellow mask angel It has a very beautiful color, which allowed him to get on our list. Motley coloring does not allow this fish to go unnoticed. Apart from everything else, the yellow-masked angel stands out for its unusual shape: it has a flat body and a very high set back. In the area of the gills, the fish has a spike that differs in color from the trunk. The yellow-masked angel is capable of reaching a length of more than half a meter. Individuals prefer to live in pairs, as well as in small harem groups, in which there is one male and several female individuals. These representatives of aquatic inhabitants can be attributed to omnivores.
8. Tulle apogon
Tulle Apogon takes the honorable eighth line in our list of water beauties. This fish mainly lives in the coastal waters of Indonesia. The species is listed in the Red Book, since there is a high probability of its extinction. This is due primarily to human fishing activities on an industrial scale. Tulle apogon can exist both in natural and artificial conditions, therefore Avkariusmists also “hunt” it. These fish are unusual not only for their shape and coloring. Before mating, the male conducts active courtship of the female. After laying eggs, the male is on guard of his future offspring.
7. Mandarin duck
Tangerine refers to the most beautiful inhabitants of the waters. Fish has a diverse and very variegated color. The habitat of mandarin ducks are zones close to coral reefs. Many aquarists dream of keeping them in artificial conditions, but not all can. This fish requires special conditions of detention and is very picky in care, so it is rarely seen in aquariums. Therefore, a mandarin duck can only be admired in the photo or in nature.
6. Parrot fish
Parrot fish treats the most unusual fish with not unique coloring. These are large enough individuals that are able to reach almost 1.5 meters in size. Representatives of this species most often choose coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Ocean. They called this fish not only because of its bright and colorful color. The individuals have a kind of beak that resembles that of a bird in whose honor they are named. There are also parrot fish that have external incisors or fangs. A feature of this creature is also its ability to form a cocoon from the mucus in which they sleep. The necessary contents are excreted from the mouth of the fish.
5. Blue surgeon
Blue surgeon - a very bright fish, the name which speaks for its color speaks for itself. Individuals of this species have an ovoid body compressed from two sides. The largest representatives are able to reach a length of 30 centimeters. A feature of the blue surgeon is a steep forehead and long fins. Against the background of a bright blue body, a black pattern appears and a yellow fin. Blue surgeon refers to centenarians. It is known that fish can live up to 20 years. Adults prefer to live either in pairs or alone. Flocks form only fry. Often, a shark hunts a blue surgeon, who does not mind them eating.
4. Fiery centropig
Fire Centropig It stands out with a very bright color, which allowed him to enter the list of the most beautiful. Often these fish are bred for the aquarium, due to their unpretentiousness and omnivorous. In the wild, beauties live in the Pacific waters. The body of the fire centropig has a bright scarlet color with golden blotches. The tail of these fish, as a rule, has a yellowish color. Individuals belong to bottom fish, which are distinguished by caution. In captivity, this species does not breed. In artificial conditions, it is rather difficult to keep these fish, as they require large water spaces.
3. Horned Zankl
Horned Zankl opens the three leaders who stand out among their counterparts in an unusual shape and color. Translated from Greek, the name of the fish is translated as “beveled”. Individuals have a disc-shaped body, slightly flattened on both sides. The horned zankle can grow in length no more than 20-22 cm. The fin located on the back has a triangular shape and consists of many spines. The snout of representatives of this species is somewhat elongated, resembling a tube. The body of the horned zankla is painted in black and yellow stripes that complement the eccentric appearance of this fish.
2. Discus
Discus refers to the most incredible representatives of the inhabitants of the waters with a unique color and shape. They are often bred in aquariums, because they are very beautiful and reach a relatively small size. It affects the variety of breeding forms of discus, which have a different color and body. The most common among them are snow-white discus, blue diamond, red discus, red diamond. Discus is finicky and requires special conditions of detention, but it's worth it, as aquarists claim.
1. Clown fish
Clown fish - The name of this aquatic inhabitant already speaks for itself. Representatives of this species have a unique, eccentric and very bright color. Among the most common colors, purple, fiery orange, yellow and red can be distinguished. The peculiarity of these fish is that they are classified as hermaphrodites. In the case of the death of the female, the male is able to reproduce offspring himself.