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| | The joys of keeping freshwater aquarium fish as pets are well-known by amateur and experienced hobbyists alike. With a seemingly countless variety of species, a novice fish keeper may be challenged with some tough options. Which types of fish should I get? How many?
A good method of making your choices is to select the species which have been proven to be appropriate beginner fish. Generally they are hardy, small in size, they aren't picky eaters, (some fish will not only eat "live" foods) they don't produce enormous amounts of waste, have a harmonious nature and will tolerate other fish. (Implying they are not particularly territorial) These traits make them easy to look after.
It would be good to install your freshwater aquarium in the appropriate environment that your fish are used to. For example, if you have lots of schooling fish, make sure to leave ample space for them to gather and swim. If you have a fish that is habitually shy or secretive, give him a few hiding places. Doing some research on the behavior of the fish you decide to keep will assure that your wet pets are happy.
Now, onto the varieties...
Tetras - These are perhaps the most general starter fish available. There are numerous kinds and all are very inexpensive. As they are considered "schooling" fish, they do well in groups of 6 or more.
Minnows, Danios, Rasboras, and Barbs - Very hardy. They come in multiple colours and design patterns. Exciting, if not endearing schooling behavior.
Gouramis - Generally nonviolent, they have an interesting appearance and come in various colors. There is also a type of this species known as "kissing" gourami. Certainly these fish can add a bit of personality to your fish tank.
Guppies, Platies, and Swordtails - Very colorful and have unique features. They stay small. (Usually, no more than 3 inches) Very peaceful and thrive in a community atmosphere.
Loaches, Cory Cats, Plecostomus and other bottom feeders - Let's start off with loaches. These fish have a distinctive look as they have a bottom oriented snout. Good for looking after your snail population, if you happen to have a difficulty with it. Usually secretive and nocturnal, these would do well in pairs.
Cory Cats are named aptly so because they have what appear to be whiskers. They use these to sift the bottom for excess food. These guys are dynamic and appear to have lots of energy.
Plecostomus are a good add-on because they mostly feed on algae and excess food. They have tough scales and feature a suction cup mouth. They are quite fascinating to watch when feeding. There are some rare 'plecos' which do cost more, but the regular ones are widely available and fairly cheap.
One important aspect you must remember, is the size of your tank (it is usually sensible to have no less than 10-15 gallons) will decide the number of fish that are proper to have. A general rule of thumb is one inch of fish for every gallon of water. Do not make the common error of overpopulating your starter tank. If you do, you will soon find the levels of dangerous chemicals (produced by waste) will quickly get out of hand.
Keep your freshwater aquarium fish happy and healthy and they will put you in an interesting, if not peaceful view into their world.
People in general, think that keeping marine fish is a difficult task. In some cases this may be true, because saltwater fish needs a bit more time, work and equipments in comparison to freshwater fish.
A goldfish is usually an active and lively fish. If you find your goldfish just floating lazily, this may be an indication that something is not right. Immediate action should be taken.
Oscar fish are some of the most beautiful and hardy fish you can keep in an aquarium, but require special care and aquarium conditions to flourish. These fish can grow up to fourteen inches long, which makes them a handful for novice aquarium keepers they're definitely not starter fish.
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