ornamental fish

Aquarium display creatures

Ornamental fish are species kept in aquariums or ponds primarily for their visual appeal rather than for food.

They include tropical freshwater varieties like goldfish, bettas, and guppies, as well as saltwater species like clownfish and tangs.

The ornamental fish trade is a significant global industry, with hobbyists often investing heavily in tanks, filtration systems, and specialized care.

She added a few ornamental fish to brighten up the office lobby.

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fins · feeding schedule · scales · gills · koi · betta · fishkeeping · species diversity · water quality · filter system · cichlid · neon tetra · iridescent · pond · tank · pet trade · saltwater · tetra

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Opposites
purpose/function

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Aquatic species eaten commercially

fish stock · bait fish · sport fish · feeder fish · game fish

human relationship to animal

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Farmed freshwater food fish

catfish · salmon · trout · carp

wildness/domestication context

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Seafood from open waters

game fish · native fish

Family

fish, ornament

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G