In 2004, Disney released a movie that is considered one of the greatest movies of call time. You guessed it! The film is called Finding Nemo! The movie represents fish in the marine world. However, we will be going over some of the top fish from the movie. One particular fact about Finding Nemo that I found interesting was that the featured fish represent their behaviors. The producers of Finding Nemo did an incredible job with their behavioral research on aquatic fish! Next time your friends ask about the movie, show them this article!
What are the Fish in Finding Nemo?
After the movie Finding Nemo was created in the early days, the aquarium industry shot up. Many people started to get into the hobby of home aquariums. Clownfish and Blue Hippo Tangs are now the staples for the most desired fish to have in a saltwater aquarium. When you go to dentist offices or fancy restaurants, many of them now have these two fish in the aquarium.
The fish below represent the most popular fish from the movie Finding Nemo! Each character’s name is displayed with the actual name of the saltwater fish. With all of these names, you can visit your local fish store. Most of these fish require a species-only aquarium. Please do your research before purchasing any fish!
Nemo and Marlin: Clownfish
Clownfish are some of the most colorful and most unique fish to have in a saltwater aquarium. That is why Nemo and Marlin are the stars of the show in the Disney movie Finding Nemo! Pair them with an anemone, and they will form a unique relationship with the invert!
Blue Hippo Tang: Dory
Disney and Finding Nemo hit Dory with a relatively accurate personality trait. In the movie, she is confused and has short term memory loss. In a home aquarium, the Blue Hippo Tang can be one of the most sensitive fish to keep! They require so much attention, and to keep them happy and healthy you must make sure your water is almost perfect!
Yellow Tang: Bubbles
The Yellow Tang named “Bubbles” in the movie Finding Nemo is obsessed with the bubbles in the aquarium! Yellow Tangs can be crazy sometimes with their movements in a home aquarium, so it makes sense that he is expressed this way in the movie! Finding Nemo did a fantastic job portraying this Yellow Tang, and this is one of the most signature fish to have in a saltwater aquarium!
Moorish Idol: Gill
Finding Nemo did a great job portraying the personality of the damaged figure, Gill. In the movie, he has been hurt, and this is obvious due to the scars he has on his face. In a home aquarium, the Moorish Idol can be one of the most sensitive fish to keep healthy. Due to the vibrant colors, Finding Nemo convinced a lot of aquarium hobbyists to purchase this fish. However, 90% of them die in a home aquarium because of inexperienced aquarium hobbyists. Please do your research before putting this fish in your aquarium!
Cleaner Shrimp: Jacques
In the movie Finding Nemo, “Jacques” is admired by most Disney fans because of the unique personality trait it brings to the movie. Finding Nemo portrayed the character perfectly! Cleaner Shrimp can be found at a “cleaning station” waiting to clean marine fish! These inverts can remove bacteria and pests from the gills and fins of fish in a home saltwater aquarium.
Pufferfish: Bloat
Bloat can be seen puffed up often in the movie Finding Nemo. However, in the home aquarium, this is very unhealthy. When pufferfish blow up, they are signally stressed emotions, and can sometimes release toxins in the water. Many people see pufferfish and want them to puff up! However, spread the word that this isn’t okay, don’t stress out the fish! When purchasing these marine fish, make sure to do your research before throwing them in an aquarium.
Royal Gramma: Gurgle
Gurgle can be found stressing and worried about what is occurring. However, this personality trait is relatively accurate when describing the Royal Gramma. The marine fish likes to have a clean aquarium that is free of algae and other bacteria. When a human goes up to the aquarium when cleaning, these fish are often the first ones to flee! Finding Nemo struck gold by describing the personality of this fish!
Longnose Butterfly Fish: Tad
Tad is portrayed in the movie Finding Nemo as being obnoxious and sometimes causing problems. However, in the home aquarium, this is relatively true at times! The Longnose Butterflyfish has been known to knock over live rock and corals. The marine fish has also been accused of eating inverts such as shrimp and crabs! Do your research about putting one of these guys in a saltwater aquarium. They also need a large tied aquarium to be able to swim around and fit their size.
Starfish: Peach
Peach is known as the sweetheart in the movie Finding Nemo! The movie portrays her as having a hard hearing due to the glass. She is also a fantastic reader of the English language. However, in real life and a home aquarium, starfish don’t have eyes on the exterior of their bodies. Starfish are usually found on the side of the glass, on live rock, or in the sand looking for food. They can get along with any other semi-aggressive or community fish in a saltwater aquarium. However, please do your research about saltwater aquariums and starfish before going to your local fish store and purchasing one of these creatures.
In Conclusion
Many of the fish on this list are rare and unique fish for a saltwater aquarium. When selecting fish for your home aquarium, talk to your local fish store for all of the facts. Sometimes certain saltwater fish can be challenging to maintain, which ends up with the fish dying. When fish die in your aquarium, so does the money in your wallet. Some of these fish are north of 100 dollars.
With new aquarium movies like Finding Dory coming out, aquariums are in demand. According to google trends, keywords with aquariums are higher than ever! In the next ten years, home aquariums are going to be the norm for artwork and as pets. When you visit friends, 80 percent of them will have an aquarium. Start your new aquarium ASAP!
