It’s a very popular and exotic meal in restaurants in the Philippines, where they call it tagotongan. That’s probably why these species don’t have many predators.įun fact: Even though it is a popular aquarium fish, the Porcupine Puffer is also eaten as fish food. You can imagine how powerful this neurotoxin it is. It’s believed that the tetrodotoxin they produce is 1200 potent than cyanide. They double in size in the process which helps defend themselves against potential predators.Īnother great defense mechanism is the poison they produce in their internal organs. The Blowfish got their name from their ability to inflate their bodies by swallowing air. However, their aggressiveness makes them unsuitable for beginners. This fish, also known as the blowfish, can be seen in many saltwater aquariums. Bloat in “Finding Nemo”īloat in real life is a Porcupine Pufferfish. That’s why it is a crucial part of every aquarium clean up crew.įun fact: Did you know that in the wild cleaner shrimps have cleaning stations where other fish come for cleaning. In home aquariums, its job is to clean the fish from parasites. This fellow is quite an interesting animal.
FINDING NEMO FISH TYPES AND NAMES MOVIE
Jacques from “Finding Nemo”Īnother interesting character in the movie is Jacques, who is responsible for hygiene in the tank. They are a nice addition to every saltwater aquarium.įun fact: Did you know that the Yellow Tang can be found in waters around Florida, even though they are not native to that area. These species of fish are commonly found in the aquarium trade, previously as wild-caught and now as captive-bred as well.
The Yellow Tang is beautiful, with a vibrant yellow body, saltwater aquarium fish that is easy to take care of if you provide it the right conditions. The Yellowfish from Finding Nemo, which name is Bubbles, is a Yellow Tang. It’s believed that keeping this fish brings happiness. You won’t see it in many home aquariums.įun fact: Some people say that the Moorish Idol got its name from the Moors of Africa. Moorish Idol is a popular aquarium saltwater fish too, but difficult to take care of. Did he succeed? Well, the answer is in the movie ending credits if you haven’t watched it already. Gill, the leader of the tank gang, is always looking for ways to escape and get back home in the ocean. It’s one of the most interesting characters in the movie. What type of fish is Gill from “Finding Nemo”? Actually, it’s quite smart (for fish) and one of the most fascinating saltwater fish that you can keep. Unfortunately, most of the regal blue tangs are directly taken from the ocean due to their difficulty breeding in captivity.įun fact: Did you know that Dory doesn’t suffer from a short term memory as we’ve seen in the animated movie. So much that Pixar Animation Studios released sequel named “Finding Dory” to tell the story of this beautiful saltwater fish.ĭory is popular saltwater fish among aquarium hobbyists. Everyone loves that quote from the movie. Just keeping swimming, just keep swimming. What kind of fish is Dory?ĭory, one of the most beloved characters in Finding Nemo is a Regal Blue Tang, also known as the Blue Hippo Tang, and is from the family of Surgeonfish. Nemo and Marlin are False Percula Clownfish.įun fact: All clownfish are born males, and in any given time can switch to females if it’s required. Isn’t that cool?ĭid you know that there are 30 different types of Clownfish? Yes, 30. So, if you are ever interested in starting a saltwater aquarium Nemo could be your first fish. In fact, it’s also the most recommended saltwater fish for beginners. What type of fish are Nemo and his father Marlin?Ĭoral, Marlin and their son Nemo are clownfish.Ĭlownfish is the most iconic fish of the saltwater aquarium hobby. We’ll go through all of them, and learn some interesting facts too.
I am sure you can already recognize some of the fish on this list.
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