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Description: Most Expensive Fish! Learn more about the most exclusive & pricey fish you can own or consume. From the Zebra Plecto to the Platinum Arowana these ocean & sea creatures come with a heavy price. SUBSCRIBE for the latest videos: goo.gl/7xzjzR #10. Zebra Pleco At number 10, we have the Zebra Pleco, which costs around 300 dollars and there are a number of reasons why. Firstly, this fish is a relatively recent discovery, as it was first discovered in 1990. Secondly, it is only native to the Xingu tributary of the Amazon River. Here too, its numbers are rapidly declining due to a decrease in water currents after the Belo Monte Dam was made. The Brazilian Government has hence banned the export of the Zebra Pleco. #9. Zebra Shovelnose Catfish Costing a good $500 the Zebra Shovelnose Catfish is found in the freshwater regions of the Upper Amazon region in Brazil with some small populations being found in parts of Columbia and Peru. They are rarely captive-bred and are mostly wild-caught in regions of Peru. Striped black and white like a zebra, this catfish has a pointy snout and a body that is around 24 inches long. It can live up to more than 10 years and requires a tank size of 180 gallons. Carnivorous by nature, you can feed live fish, earthworms, tablets, and meal scraps. #8. Blue-Eyed Pleco Catfish This eerie-looking blue-eyed fish is an armored catfish and also one of the rarest plecos. It is perhaps the rarity of the Blue-Eyed Plecos that make them as expensive as $600. They are found in the freshwaters of the Rio Magdalena region in Columbia and they feed on wood, algae, and raw vegetables such as courgette. #7. Wrought Iron Buttterflyfish The Wrought Iron Butterfly Fish has to be the most aesthetically appealing fish on this list. With the shape of an Angelfish, this beauty has semicircular, metallic scales which glow a unique sliver black. Its delicate-looking fins are outlined by a vibrant green color, which only makes you want it more. Native to the Central Pacific the rarity of these fish is what makes them so expensive, and they cost as high as $2700. #6. Golden Alligator Gar At number 6, we have the fascinating Golden Alligator Gar. As the name suggests, the Golden Alligator Gar has a long flattened snout filled with extremely sharp teeth and beautiful golden-yellow color. It is only found in Northern and Central American freshwaters, and because of their rarity, it can cost up to $7000. Gars are particularly fond of live feed but there may be frozen alternatives you can stock up on for this huge pet. One might think it is a danger to humans because of its massive size and sharp teeth, but luckily for us, it only preys on smaller fish and not humans. #5. Platinum Alligator Gar Greyish in color, the Platinum Alligator Gar requires a minimum tank size of 200 gallons, a powerful filtration system, and a large surface area. This is because they produce a lot of waste and need to breathe in atmospheric air from time to time. Like its Golden relative, the Platinum Alligator Gar also has a large size of around 10 feet and costs a good $7000 due to its selective habitat. #4. Bladefin Basslet You know how they say, don’t judge anyone by their appearance. Well, the Bladefinfin Basslet proves just why you shouldn’t do that! The Bladefin Basslet is a saltwater species found in very deep reefs, with an average size of just 1.5 inches. Despite its size and small lifespan of just 5 to 8 years, this Basslet costs up to $10,000 as it is difficult to collect. This might make you wonder, just how difficult can it be to catch this fish? Well, this fish lives under a depth of 500 feet and it is often collected via submarines. #3. Masked Angelfish Ranking at number 3 on our list is the Masked Angelfish. This fish can be commonly found in salty waters, however, it is extremely expensive because of the commercial fishing ban on it. The price rounds up to around 20,000 dollars which makes it one of the most expensive fish out there! True to its name, this fish has a natural black mask in complete contrast to its snow-white body. With a length of around 7 inches, a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, and omnivorous in nature, the fish is not particularly difficult to keep. #2. Peppermint Angelfish The Peppermint Angelfish is small in size at around 3 inches, however, that doesn’t mean you should underestimate it! Coming at number 2, on our list, this fish can cost up to a crazy 30,000 dollars! #1. Platinum Arowana The Platinum Arowana is a silvery-white, freshwater Asian fish that ranks number 1 on our list of the ten most expensive fish. This extremely special fish can cost anywhere between 400,000 to 430,000 dollars! Arowanas are generally expensive but the Platinum Arowana costs a fortune due to its association with luck, happiness, and prosperity. \below