decorative fish

Tank's living art

Fish kept primarily for visual appeal rather than food or sport.

Decorative fish inhabit aquariums, ornamental ponds, and water gardens: The koi and goldfish are decorative fish that add color to the backyard pond.

The term encompasses tropical species, fancy goldfish varieties, and other fish bred or selected for their appearance rather than utility.

aquariumTank for keeping fish
freshwater aquariumEnclosed habitat for riverine species
goldfishSmall orange pet carp
koiOrnamental pond carp
water gardenCultivated aquatic plant display

tropical · tank · fins · tail fin · scales · guppy · betta · colorful · bright colors · swimming · exotic · pond · ornamental · angelfish · neon · tetra · bubbles · gravel

Opposites

purpose/function

decorative fishfood fish

Aquatic species eaten commercially

game fish · bait fish · sport fish · fish stock

edibility/consumption

decorative fishseafood

Marine creatures as cuisine

fish fillet · catch of the day

habitat/setting

decorative fishwild fish

Seafood from open waters

deep-sea fish

Family

decorative, decorate, decoration, decorations, decorator, decorators, decor, decorated, decorating

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G