An aquarium fish is worth as much as a Lamborghini car, is it true? You did not hear wrong!
There is a dazzling array of aquarium fish, some of which command staggering prices for a variety of reasons. This article will introduce to you top 5 most expensive aquarium fish in the world and the reasons for their eye-popping price tags.
1. Platinum Arowana
One of the most expensive aquarium fish in the world is the Platinum Arowana (also known as the White Arowana or Golden Dragon Fish). These rare and sought-after fish can fetch prices ranging from $80,000 to over $400,000, depending on their size, coloration, and overall quality.
In Asia, people believe that the Arowana boosts health, prosperity and luck whilst neutralizing negative influences.
These fish are monsters of the aquarium world, growing almost as large as humans in length (over 4 feet) and require a large tank of at least 250 gallons.There are a few things that make them so unique, their huge bodies and metallic like scales and their teeth which are pointed upwards. There are plenty of other color variations of the Arowana, the most popular and readily available one being the Silver Arowana. However it is the Platinum variety which has become the most sought after.
2. Flowerhorn Cichlid
The most expensive aquarium fish that has been sold on record was a Flowerhorn Cichlid that sold in Malaysia in 2009 for $600,000. This hybrid species of Cichlid can be purchased at an affordable price if you’re not looking for a showpiece, though. Sometimes, you can find Flowerhorn Cichlids for $150 or so, so keep your eyes peeled if you’re interested in this unusual fish.
3. Discus
Discus are some of the most unusual and most expensive fish commonly seen in pet stores. The most expensive Discus fish are typically the ones with unique and vibrant color patterns: neon red, blue, or yellow spangling. Prices can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for the most exceptional specimens.
Another unusual trait of Discus is that they are social cichlids, preferring to be kept in groups of at least 6. When they do breed they often pair for life.
4. Peppermint Angelfish
The Peppermint Angelfish takes its name from the peppermint sweet, which is infamous for its red and white swirling coloring. This fish has the same colors in a striped pattern. The base of the fish is red/orange, with white vertical stripes. They grow to 3 inches in size and there is currently only one Peppermint Angelfish available for the public to view in the US. Based at The Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii, many collectors have offered to pay up to $30,000 for this fish however the aquarium would like to keep it so it’s available for many people to see.
5. Polka Dot Stingray
These attractive rays can reach around 30 inches in size and require a tank of at least 180 gallons, although it is often recommended to keep them in a tank that is 200 gallons or more. They are beautiful and hard to find, and to purchase a Freshwater Polka Dot Stingray you should expect to spend $1,500 on the low end, but these fish can sell for up to $100,000.
Have any of these beauties encouraged you to get started in the aquarium hobby? They are not only expensive but also difficult to care. When it comes to keeping these expensive and rare fish, it’s often best left to well-funded public aquariums with highly trained staff.
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