Fish exhibit an array of colors and patterns, ranging from the familiar red, blue, green, yellow, and orange to the more unusual hues like black or white.
So, you may wonder what fish are primarily white.
The following fish are white:
- Ocean Whitefish,
- White Opal Betta Fish,
- Kohaku or Koi Swordtails,
- Angelfish,
- Albino Corydoras Catfish,
- Snow White Bristlenose Plecos,
- White Guppies,
- Platinum Gouramis,
- Platinum Ogon Koi,
- Pearl Galaxy Medaka Rice Fish, and
- White Skirt Tetras.
Let’s learn more about these fish.
11 Fish That Are White In Color
1. Ocean Whitefish
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Ocean whitefish, also known as the “Ocean Tilefish,” is a species of marine ray-finned fish.
They belong to the Malacanthidae family and are native to the eastern Pacific ocean.
Ocean whitefish prefer warm waters. They’re primarily found on rocky substrates, banks, and offshore islands.
Ocean whitefish are predatory fish. They forage by digging into the substrates.
Their diet consists of shrimp, crabs, anchovies, large krill, lanternfish, and squids.
2. White Opal Betta Fish
White opal bettas are pure white fish having an opalescent sheen. Unlike other betta varieties, they’re not colorful.
However, by no means are they not attractive.
These fish have a unique appearance due to their bright white coloring and are a great addition to any aquarium as their brightly colored cousins.
White opal bettas are small freshwater fish that grow up to 2 inches long.
They’re omnivores and need a protein-rich diet for optimal growth.
White opal bettas feed on insects and larvae in the wild.
Hence, you can feed them a varied diet consisting of flakes and betta pellets.
Although omnivores, these fish need meaty protein like bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, etc., in their daily diet.
3. Kohaku or Koi Swordtails
Kohaku or koi swordtails are famous for their color patterns. They resemble Japanese koi fish with white and orange bodies.
Kohaku swordtails are medium-sized live-bearing fish with asymmetric tails.
Aquarists often prefer them due to their translucent body, peaceful nature, and easy maintenance.
These fish are active swimmers and must be kept in a group of 5 or more.
They’re omnivorous and feed on crustaceans, worms, insect larvae, algae, microorganisms, fallen fish, and plant debris in their natural habitat.
4. Angelfish
Angelfish are popular for their striking appearance.
They come in many colors, including white, silver, gold, black, yellow, and orange.
The two white varieties of angelfish are Albino and Platinum.
Albino Angelfish
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Albino angelfish lack pigmentation. They have a white body with orange-red eyes.
They can reach a maximum size of 6 inches in captivity.
Albino angelfish are semi-aggressive and require a minimum tank size of 30 gallons with plenty of swimming space.
Their eyes are sensitive to light, and hence they prefer subdued lighting.
Being omnivores, they prefer eating veggies and live or frozen food such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, tubifex worms, daphnia, mosquito larvae, etc.
Platinum Angelfish
Platinum angelfish is another dazzling white breed of angelfish.
They have an all-white coloration that stands out among other colorful aquarium fish.
These fish are found in the slow-moving waters of South America. They primarily feed on small fish and insect larvae in the wild.
In captivity, you can feed platinum angelfish a varied diet consisting of flakes, pellets, and live and frozen food for optimal growth.
5. Albino Corydoras Catfish
Albino corydoras catfish belong to the Callichthyidae family.
They’re native to South America and found in the tributaries of the Amazon river.
Albino corydoras catfish have a white-colored body that ranges in tone with pink to light red eyes.
Unlike plecos, these fish are active during the day and constantly hunt for food scraps.
These fish primarily feed on algae and other food waste found at the tank’s bottom.
In captivity, you can feed them flakes and pellets along with occasional live and frozen food.
Albino cory catfish are also known as armored catfish as their body is armored rather than scaled.
6. Snow White Bristlenose Plecos
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Snow white bristlenose plecos are the newest color variation of the bristlenose species developed in Europe.
They’re generally peaceful and a great addition to a community aquarium having similar temperament fish.
These fish are omnivores and feed on insects, algae, and other aquatic plants.
In captivity, you can feed them nutritious food such as fish flakes, blanched spinach, algae wafers, and other quality sinking food.
7. White Guppies
White guppies, scientifically known as Poecilia Reticulata, have a predominantly white body.
They’re selectively bred to reduce the black gene domination and get a clean white look for the fish.
White guppies are usually small-sized fish with elongated bodies.
Like other brightly colored guppies, they’re also docile and compatible with other similar-sized and peaceful fish such as mollies, dwarf gouramis, platies, cherry barbs, etc.
White guppies prefer flakes and live food like bloodworm, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, tubifex worms, daphnia, and others.
White guppies are one of the most commonly available pet fish in the market today.
You can find them in many online stores and local pet shops.
8. Platinum Gouramis
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Platinum gouramis are beautiful color morphs of the Three Spot gouramis.
Their white body has soft yellow or silver undertones and a deeper-toned stripe patterning along the back of the neck.
Platinum gouramis are pretty hardy as they can withstand a wide range of water parameters.
They’re omnivores and mainly feed on insect larvae, zooplankton, and crustaceans in the wild.
You can feed them top-quality flakes and pellets in captivity as their daily diet.
Live or frozen food such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, white worms, daphnia, etc., can also be good for their overall development.
9. Platinum Ogon Koi
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Platinum ogon koi is another beautiful, metallic white koi fish. They have distinctive scales that are highly reflective.
Platinum ogon is the English name for this koi fish. This fish was originally called Purachina Ogon in Japan.
Many aquarists prefer this fish in their pond as they stand out among other multi-colored koi fish.
10. Pearl Galaxy Medaka Ricefish
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Pearl galaxy medaka ricefish is an elegant white variety of Japanese Ricefish.
They display a pearly white color that sparkles an iridescent rainbow.
The pearl galaxy medaka ricefish are hardy and adaptable species that do well in planted tanks and community aquariums.
They do best when kept in a school of 6 or more and display their best colors and behavior.
Being hardy, they’re adaptable to a wide variety of aquarium parameters.
The diet of pearl galaxy medaka ricefish consists of varied fish food, namely high-quality flakes and pellets, supplemented with live and frozen food.
11. White Skirt Tetras
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White skirt tetras belong to the Characidae family. They live in the tropical freshwater rivers of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
White skirt tetras are a genetic variant of black skirt tetras.
They have striking white bodies with transparent fins and dark black eyes.
These fish are schooling fish and thrive in a group of 6 or more.
A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is recommended for housing a small school of tetras.
White skirt tetras are docile and compatible with many peaceful and similar-sized fish such as other tetra species, guppies, mollies, zebra loaches, dwarf gouramis, etc.
