The decision to choose a suitable freshwater fish for your aquarium requires a very prudent judgment. Will different species be able to live in harmony in a fish tank or there will be any problems? Well, harmony in an aquarium depends on their size and it is necessary that all the fish in the tank should have approximately same size. Sometimes small fishes can become easy prey for their bigger counterparts!
There are two kinds of freshwater fishes:
A) Livebearers- Livebearers give birth to their young ones. For example: mollies, guppies and so on
B) Egg layers- Here the young fish hatch from the eggs that are laid down by the parents. For example: neon tetras, goldfish and so on.
We are discussing some of the most popular freshwater fish for your aquarium:
1. Angelfish- These aquarium freshwater fishes originate in the South American region in the Amazon, the Freshwater aquarium fish Essequibo and the Orinoco. They have unusually round and laterally pressed bodies having elongated anal and dorsal fins that help them in making magical and mesmerizing swimming moments.
These species prefer to hide amongst the plants and roots spread around their habitat. They have striped coloration which provides them additional camouflage.
2. Goldfish- They are one of the most beautiful freshwater fishes that are found in various attractive colors.
If you are interested in some fancy types, then you can opt for pom pom, bubble eyes and celestial.
3. Swordtail- They are quite easy to care in aquarium and their maximum length rarely exceeds 4 inches. They resemble a red colored sword as their tailfin looks like a long sword!
4. Neon Tetra- These freshwater aquarium fishes love to move in groups and they are really fascinating to watch in an aquarium. They look very beautiful in a green colored glowing body. It is better to keep these small sized fishes with less aggressive species.
5. Platies- These freshwater aquarium fishes come in various attractive colors and can breed with ease as long as they reside in an area full of plants as it gives them a good place to hide. They move in groups and have broad bodies.
6. Guppies- Usually most pet shop owners suggest new aquarium owners to start with guppies as they are quite hardy and can live in difficult conditions.
