Where was this taken? There are some interesting ways to accentuate the colors using off-camera flash, but they require easy access to the tank (assuming this was from a fish tank). Basically, if you have two tanks next to each other, light the one next to the tank where your subject is. It becomes a huge softbox. A real softbox is also an option, but the fish tank option works well if you don't have tons of time to set up.
Also, you owe yourself a good lens if you're really into fish photography. The tamron produces a very muddy out-of-focus background, something Nikkor glass is famous for, and that Canon glass has now become known for in certain lenses. Shooting through extra glass, especially that of low quality, always degrades quality, so you want to start as sharp as possible. If you can't afford a sharp zoom, I'd recommend a 50mm prime lens (preferably the f/1.4 if you're shooting through a second layer of glass) and/or the 85mm f/1.8. Both would be best, but it's up to you. Both lenses are very versatile, not very expensive, and very high quality.
Great shot, keep up the good work. Fish photography is rarely explored by amateurs. It can be a great way to set your work apart from the norm.
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