The beauty and grace of the inhabitants of the aquarium can be enjoyed endlessly. Aquarium lovers spend a lot of time, and sometimes large sums of money, to maintain and replenish the collection of rare and valuable fish. But there are also some fish that rarely get into the collection.
Depending on the rarity and uniqueness of the specimen, prices range from $ 1,000 to $ 400,000. The price depends on the method of obtaining - the fish live in deep waters, and you can get them only with the help of underwater vehicles. Some copies require special government collection permits.
It's not hard to see why many people are addicted to tropical fish. There is something infinitely rewarding about recreating a riverbed or tropical reef and filling it with inhabitants. This provides a unique insight into a world that little is known about.
Aquariums can be a great educational tool for children, because the underwater world is so beautiful. They have also proven medical benefits for adults - they help lower blood pressure in those who regularly monitor its inhabitants.
Most will never own the fish listed here, but let's see how much a collector is willing to shell out for owning these wonderful creatures.
10. Candy Basslet - $ 1000
This beautiful fish is one of the brightest among marine life. She lives in the Caribbean, mainly off the coast of Curacao. It is not easy to acquire it, but it is quite easy to feed and care for it. Plus, there are some breeding successes, which means that eventually the price may come down enough for the average home hobbyist to get it.
9. Clarion Angelfish - $ 2500
Clarion Angelfish is named after one of the most beautiful islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico, part of the Revillagigedo Islands. It can be found here, and even around the more remote Clipperton Island. These colorful fish are in high demand. They have been kept in captivity for about 40 years, but they are rarely found on the market. This is explained by the fact that fishing requires a special permit from the Mexican government.
8. Wrought Iron Butterflyfish - $ 2700
In its natural habitat - waters near Japan - this beauty reaches a size of about 15 cm. They are very active swimmers, and it is very funny to watch their behavior in the aquarium. The fish got its name because of its color - twilight grayish-black with bright yellow accents.
7. Australian Flathead Perch - $ 5000
This rare fish lives in the waters of Australia, and it is not easy to catch it. She hides in stones, rushing at lightning speed to food during the hunt, and instantly disappears into cover again. The first piece was offered for sale in the United States in 2011, and since then it has been in great demand among collectors. Does the fish prefer live food, for example? shrimps. She also needs stones to hide under them. The bright colors and stripes make it a great decoration for any aquarium.
6. Neptune Grouper - $ 6,000
This stunning fish is rarely on sale. She is an inhabitant of deep waters, which presents many difficulties in collecting. Divers must ascend very slowly so that decompression does not damage the samples they have collected. The coloration of the fry differs sharply from that of the adults. Malek Neptune Grouper has bright shades of yellow and orange, while the adult fish shows a bright pink color with yellow stripes. If you are ever lucky enough to become the owner of this fish, it will surely delight everyone who watches it.
5. Golden Basslet - $ 8000
This fish is found in the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic, and is one of the smallest members of the perch family. Despite its high endurance and ability to adapt to captivity, it is rarely seen commercially. It needs to be collected using special deep-sea equipment, which explains the exorbitant price. She is very shy both in captivity and in the wild, so she often hides among stones and mollusks and rarely pleases observers with her beauty.
4. Bladefin Basslet - $ 10,000
It is found mainly in the Caribbean with a range of colors from bright orange to white. A whimsical fish with a flamboyant character - it is also on the collectors' wishlist because of its rarity. An adult grows up to 5 cm in size and is considered a deep sea reef fish, which explains the difficulty of collecting samples. Imagine finding something so small, so deep, and you still need to catch it! It is not surprising that it is very rare to see fish on sale.
3. Peppermint Angelfish - $ 30,000
Collectors offered $ 30,000 for this exotic fish. In 2012, the only specimen found and delivered by the Smithsonian Institution's research expedition could be seen at the Waikiki Aquarium. It is a deep sea fish, and not every diver goes to such depths. A rare fish with a bright color - stripes of red and white - is in great demand among private collectors who want to add something rare and exotic to their aquariums.
2. Freshwater Polka Dot Stingray - $ 100,000
This special fish was recently introduced to Taiwan. She has a unique genetic mutation on the front of her head, making her look u-shaped. It is currently one of the most expensive aquarium fish. Interestingly, this particular stingray will not be able to survive in the wild, as it cannot hunt the shellfish it feeds on due to its deformed head. In order for him to survive in captivity, he must be hand-fed.
1. Platinum Arowana - $ 400,000
First on the list is Platinum or White Arowana. This fish is so valuable that before it reaches puberty, a micro-ID chip is embedded in it to help identify and authenticate it. The color is the result of a very rare genetic mutation.
There are more common types of Arowana: Red Arowana, Green Arowana, Yellow-Tail Arowana, Silver Arowana, Black Arowana, and Australian Pearl Arowana. They are found naturally in South America, Southeast Asia and Africa. In captivity, they require an aquarium of at least 1200 liters and a large amount of live food such as crickets and worms. They reach a size of about 90 cm and live over 50 years. Fish are smart, learn to recognize people and lend themselves to learning. Although the Platinum Arowana is fabulously beautiful and intelligent, it is not the ideal pet for the average home aquarist for some of the reasons listed above.
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