The most expensive aquarium fish in the world 3g4t2

For animal enthusiasts, and especially those of you who love rivers, seas and oceans, you’d certainly like to know the most expensive aquarium fish in the world. You’ll be amazed! 4gp22

Asian Arowana, $400,000 5i5n1e

Asian Arowana 4w643n

This fish is also known as the dragon fish and is the most expensive aquarium fish in the world. This fish has become a status symbol in Asia, especially in countries such as China and Japan, where it is considered lucky and is a symbol of power and wealth.

The Arowana’s long, sleek body and metallic scales make it look like a mythical creature from an ancient legend. Collectors value these fish for their ‘dragon’ appearance. Some varieties, such as Super Red and Cross Back Golden Arowana, are even more expensive.

But this fish is not only expensive because of its looks, it is also very difficult to keep. The Asian Arowana requires a large aquarium, specific water conditions and a diet of live fish or insects. In addition, due to its endangered status, the sale of these fish is strictly regulated and only certified fish farms can legally breed them, so a wild Asian Arowana is very rare.

Normally, this species of fish is nocturnal and lives in the slow-moving rivers, flooded forests and swamps of Southeast Asia. But they are also found in South American countries. They live in small groups and males have territorial behavior. They can live in captivity for over 60 years. The most expensive fish of this species is the Platinum Arowana. It can be worth $400,000.

Polka Dot Stingray, $100,000 h6k6u

Polka Dot Stingray

The freshwater Polka Dot Stingray is the second most expensive freshwater fish in the world. They are native to South American rivers, especially Brazil, and like rocky bottoms. They have black/brown circular bodies with white spots and can grow to about 18 centimeters in diameter.

These fish are predators and are best kept alone in an aquarium. They require a lot of care and maintenance, especially hand feeding and a large aquarium as they like to swim. They are curious animals and need warm, well oxygenated water. When they sense a threat, they move away. These fish like to have snails, shrimps and crabs on their menu. Nocturnal, they hunt at night and rest during the day. They are surprisingly sociable and can even recognize their owners over time. Their trade is illegal in Brazil.

Masked Angelfish, $20,000 1a6pc

Masked Angelfish

The Masked Angelfish concludes our top. The name comes from the colorful markings around the eye, which can be yellow, black or purple, depending on the type. They’re found in the depths of the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Because they live so deep in the ocean they are much harder to come by, but they are now bred in captivity and it’s possible to buy one of these specimens for as little as $8,000, but they can go for as much as $20,000 a piece. Why? For one thing, Hawaiian law greatly restricts the collection of these fish, making their numbers in the aquarium trade low. Second, breeding masked angelfish in captivity is difficult, so most on the market are wild-caught. For serious saltwater fish aquarium keepers, the Masked Angelfish is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase.

I hope you’ve gotten an idea of how expensive some aquarium fish can get and how much maintenance they need.

Sources: tropicflow.com, hygger-online.com, a-z-animal.com.