The Top 17 Best freshwater fish for your aquarium

Title 1The Top 17 Best freshwater fish for your aquarium

16. Mollies Small and easy going mollies are a great freshwater species that are easy to take care of.

[{"selector":"#anim-35a5b71b-7045-456e-a583-2a28d1f94772 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 10.72685206580367%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

15. Neon Tetra Probably one of the most well-known freshwater species on this list, the Neon Tetra is a small,thin, and easy to care fish that’s ideal for new owners.

[{"selector":"#anim-32da6dc0-acc1-41fd-9ebc-f5fd552f78fa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(1.859806916604707%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

14. Killifish Killifish come in a wide variety of bright colors.

[{"selector":"#anim-cd5fc5fb-b6d7-40b5-b7fc-cdeb92f7ed78 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, -11.109005540038533%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

13. 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.

[{"selector":"#anim-6e56014d-0e31-4741-a0ed-178ef9e52a0f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(4.690414837003491%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

12. Betta Fish Betta fish also known as the Siamese fighting fish,is another popular freshwater choice for aquariums.

[{"selector":"#anim-ca1c6e41-95ad-4b72-ac26-71b2eb2fe804 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(8.45354850727455%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

11. Rasboras Rasbora species and they will make a striking display in your community tank.

[{"selector":"#anim-43f5bc73-98e3-4c0d-9a11-0d23d0a72e2c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 4.935154259241095%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

10. Guppies Guppies are another fish species that makes perfect pats for beginners.

[{"selector":"#anim-1686ddf3-ee0e-4458-8290-9f37805a1a5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(11.583826009716768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

9. Oscar Oscar are thought to be one of the most intelligent aquarium fish available .

[{"selector":"#anim-80ded6ed-0ba4-4438-b16b-9320aedfdc10 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(1.4554791574885322%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

18. Zebra Danios The Zebra Danios make the perfect beginner fish, they’re very easy to care

[{"selector":"#anim-1045a41a-e1e1-4004-ae86-24a2a3438218 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(4.687499725045507%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

7. Gold Fish The minimum tank size for a goldfish is 20 gallons

[{"selector":"#anim-04637268-917f-49e1-a357-1f76aa76872f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 5.503083045815619%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

6. Barbs Barbs make a lively, action-packed addition to your community tank.

[{"selector":"#anim-b823fec6-0b05-40d9-b5cc-e52e113f7dc8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.4814817394822%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

5. Corydoras Cory catfish are peaceful schooling fish, much like Rasboras and tetras,

[{"selector":"#anim-028fbee5-727d-4185-aa96-59fb6b2c125f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 10.906726361333895%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

4. Pearl Gourami The minimum tank size for this species is a 30 gallon

[{"selector":"#anim-dc7fb478-c79d-4e44-9a01-8cdcc175a36a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 2.788815591847232%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

3. Angel fish They are very beautiful and come in various colors and patterns.

[{"selector":"#anim-d5040628-3665-48cb-a61e-15b361334318 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 3.382716332254581%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

2. Bolivian Cichlids Bolivian rams appreciate pH of 7.0 to 8.0 and temperature around 72 to 79 Fahrenheit

[{"selector":"#anim-df30a07e-2416-4ac5-9dd8-5a7c7f90ae3f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 4.605326330982745%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

1. Kuhli Loaches Loaches will freak you out because they look like little 4 inches eels or snakes.

[{"selector":"#anim-bd60a334-766d-4968-85f2-b9cf4e9ddf0d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, -18.498827621165347%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more