ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Moorish idol

Okay kiddo, so imagine a fish that looks like it's wearing a fancy black and yellow robe. That's what a Moorish Idol looks like! It's a really pretty fish that lives in warm oceans like the Pacific, Indian, and Red Sea.

Moorish Idols have long noses, almost like a long tube, that they use to pick at things they want to eat. They mostly eat algae and tiny animals, but they also like to munch on some types of coral.

Now, because Moorish Idols are so pretty, some people buy them to put in fish tanks at home. But that's not always a good idea because they can be difficult to take care of properly. It's important to give them a big tank with lots of space to swim around, and to make sure the water is just right with the right chemicals.

So even though Moorish Idols are cool to look at, it's best to leave them in the ocean where they can live happy and healthy lives with their underwater friends!