8 aquarium fish that are surprisingly super intelligent

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Intelligent fish species

Fish are often considered to be dumb. But contrary to common belief, some aquarium fish are surprisingly intelligent — they can recognise their owners and even learn simple tricks-- and make excellent pets. Here we list some of them:

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Oscar fish

Oscar fish are often called the “Einstein of the aquarium,” and rightly so. They can recognise their owners and form a strong bond with them over time, beg for food, and even learn routines.

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Betta fish

While Bettas are known for their beauty— they’re clever too. These territorial fish can learn to jump through hoops, flare on command, and even follow fingers across the aquarium.

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Goldfish

Contrary to popular belief, Goldfish are actually smart and they do remember things for a long time! They can remember faces, perform tricks, and even tell the difference between shapes and colours with the right training.

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Cichlids

Cichlids, especially African Cichlids, show advanced problem-solving skills and social behaviours-- which is a mark of their high intelligence.

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Archerfish

Archerfish are known for their incredible hunting skill — they shoot jets of water to knock insects off leaves, and hence they are named so. This skill shows their sharp vision and calculation abilities.

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Discus Fish

Discus fish are known for their high emotional intelligence —they form strong pair bonds, communicate through body language, and even take turns parenting their fry, a rare behaviour seen in aquarium fish.

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Pufferfish

Did you know Pufferfish are so smart that they can even solve problems? When kept in tanks, they show curiosity, recognition, and even play by blowing bubbles at objects.

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Rainbowfish

Rainbowfish are social and smart. They can recognise individuals within their group and even show coordinated schooling behaviour-- which indicates their intelligence.

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