This is the most gorgeous fish i've seen

vetteguy53081 · Aug 22, 2023

One of the things that have attracted us to this hobby has been COLOR. Color of fish and coral alike but as kids, we saw fish whether weird shape or color that grabbed our attention. After a recent vacation, I saw the most fish ever and some I had to look up after a dive as I thought I saw beautiful fish before. One was the Ornate Butterfly. For me has always been the Harlequin Tusk, leopard wrasse and Mandarin Goby. There are many that fit the term : "Most beautiful"

What is the most beautiful fish you've ever seen?

Show us your Pic or even a file pic.

Ornate Butterfly:

saltienewb · Aug 22, 2023

Most beautiful is tough but I would say a juvenile emperor angel has to be up there

vetteguy53081 · Aug 22, 2023

saltienewb said:
Most beautiful is tough but I would say a juvenile emperor angel has to be up there

Agree- sometimes we forget all those beautiful fish !

SPS2020 · Aug 22, 2023

saltienewb said:
Most beautiful is tough but I would say a juvenile emperor angel has to be up there

The adults were always high on my list...

Uncle99 · Aug 22, 2023

Seancj · Aug 22, 2023

Slocke · Aug 22, 2023

Has to be a regal or the flavo anthias for me though there are so many stunning fish.

workhz · Aug 22, 2023

saltienewb said:
Most beautiful is tough but I would say a juvenile emperor angel has to be up there

Kind amazing how close that is to a Koran. I had to look it up and I guess the telltale sign is that last white line is a circle on an Emperor and remains open on a Koran.

Cthulukelele · Aug 22, 2023

I really love cherub angels. The colors are subtle soft blue with the sapphire like highlights and goofy little yellow heads with thoughtful googly eyes. I love it. Mine is my profile pic

i cant think · Aug 22, 2023

Most beautiful is difficult as all fish are stunning in their own way (aside from a black tang… they’re just not my cup of tea with fish and are very boring). In no particular order, here’s some of the fish I like the most.

Gumbies R Us · Aug 22, 2023

saltienewb said:
Most beautiful is tough but I would say a juvenile emperor angel has to be up there

Some of my favorite looking fish

McPuff · Aug 23, 2023

The blueface angel. Has been my favorite since I first saw one in a book when I was a kid. Was a MUST HAVE for my reef and the one I have is definitely a stunner. Got it as a tiny juvenile and it's a full adult now.

Unique Fins · Aug 23, 2023

My favorite Angelfish & Wrasse

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drolmaeye · Aug 23, 2023

A little bit off-topic, but just want to stress that for me a picture never does a fish justice. As beautiful as all of these photos are, there's no substitute for being able to see an unusually beautiful fish in person.

Back on topic, I'm not sure . . . too many beautiful fish (in many different ways and for different reasons) for me to choose!

Anemone_Fanatic · Aug 23, 2023

Emperor angelfish are always high on the list, but there are lots of other stunning large angels which don't get enough credit. More large angel love!

Semiciculatus (juvenile)

Queen (juvenile)

Queen (adult)

Chrysurus (adult)

Grey (juvenile)

Grey (adult)

Large angels really take the cake when it comes to beauty among fish. If only they got about 4" long and were reef safe, I'd keep nothing else. Someday I'll set up a 600g FOWLR so I can keep these.

reefadam · Aug 23, 2023

Great lineup here! Tho I think if there was only one, the Mandarin has to take the cake. They are just mesmerizing.

reefadam · Aug 23, 2023

Anemone_Fanatic said:
Emperor angelfish are always high on the list, but there are lots of other stunning large angels which don't get enough credit. More large angel love!

Semiciculatus (juvenile)

Queen (juvenile)

Queen (adult)

Chrysurus (adult)

Grey (juvenile)

Grey (adult)

Large angels really take the cake when it comes to beauty among fish. If only they got about 4" long and were reef safe, I'd keep nothing else. Someday I'll set up a 600g FOWLR so I can keep these.

I love Chrysurus ! Very underrated fish! Tho which angelfish is the most beautiful could be a debate of its own… such a stunning variety and “personality” (fishonality?) to boot!!!