10 Best Freshwater Aquarium Fish | Mittens and Max

Freshwater fish account for the largest proportion of pets owned across America—it is no surprise that they are the top choice of pet. Fishes are so beautiful and they have also characteristics and personalities of their own. This video shows the most popular species available in the freshwater aquarium industry today.

1. Neon Tetra
Neon Tetras are a small, easy to care for species. This popular aquarium species is often one of the first fish a beginner aquarist will buy. They reach around 2.2 cm in length, and like to be kept in groups. They are a great choice for small community aquariums due to their peaceful temperament. Neon Tetras come in bright colors, and have an iridescent blue horizontal strip across their body.

2. Guppies
This colorful and lively fish is able to adapt to a variety of water conditions which is one of the reasons they are so popular. They are also very easy to care for. Males are much more colorful and vibrant than females, so if you’re not looking to breed, you may want to just keep males.

3. Oscar
Oscars are thought to be one of the most intelligent #aquariumfish available, and are one of the few species that can be trained to do tricks. Oscars however are not a community fish, they should be kept in a species only tank, and they can grow very large, very quickly.

4. Zebra Danios
The Zebra Danios make the perfect beginner fish, they are very easy to care for and can grow up to 5-7cm. They should be kept in at least a 10 gallon tank, in groups of at least 5. Danios are a schooling fish and will become stressed if their numbers are too lows. They are known to jump so you may want to keep your tank covered!

5. Platies
Platies come in almost every color imaginable and they are very easy to care for—just two of the reasons why they are so popular. They are a great community fish, they’re very peaceful and get along well with guppies and mollies. Although small, platies are very active and love being in groups. A 10 gallon tank is large enough for 5 fish.

6. Cherry Barb
The Cherry Barb gets its name from the color the male turns when it is spawning. Usually, they are silver/black with a golden lateral line. They are a peaceful fish which will grow to around 2 inches in length, and they require a minimum tank size of 25 gallons. Cherry Barbs are easy to care for and can be kept in community tanks with open space to swim, but also planted areas where they can hide.

7. Pearl Gourami
The Pearl Gourami is a relatively large, but peaceful fish and one of the most easy to keep Gouramis. The minimum tank size for this species is a 30 gallon tank with plenty of hiding places, dark substrate and low lighting. They can be housed with other fish of a similar size and temperament; however you should not house them with aggressive fish.

8. Swordtails
The swordtail is similar in shape to platy and guppy fish, with a slightly bulkier body, and a sword shaped extension of its fin. There are many different color variations available and they are quite hardy which makes them a perfect species for the beginner aquarist. They breed easily, and if you do decide to breed them, you should keep them away from their parents; Swordtail parents will often eat their fry.

9. Discus
These beautiful and graceful fish can grow to be quite large, and therefore require a larger tank, a minimum size of 25 gallons. Discus are not recommended for beginners, and instead should only be kept by experienced aquarists. They can be housed with other fish that require the same water conditions, as long as they are not aggressive.

10. Bettas
Another extremely popular #freshwaterfish is the Betta. It’s not surprising why; Bettas are vibrantly colored, and easy to care for. Male Bettas are notoriously aggressive towards other males. Therefore only one male Betta should be kept in each aquarium. They can be housed with other peaceful fish.

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