If you have a freshwater fish tank, then this is the blog post for you!
We will go over some of the most popular and beautiful species that can be found in freshwater tanks.
1) Black Molly.
Black Mollies are very easy to care for because they prefer living in groups and don’t require much space or filtration.
They also do not require any special lighting conditions, which makes them perfect for beginners.
2) Betta Fish.
These little guys come from Thailand and are known as Siamese Fighting Fish (even though they don’t fight).
These guys have long fins that make them quite challenging to keep healthy, but they can live up to two years if cared for properly.
Bettas like a lot of room, so make sure you get them their 5-gallon tank.
They also love being near the top of the tank, so they are always found on plants or in aquarium decorations on the surface.
The betta fish is susceptible to temperature and water quality, so keep your freshwater aquarium at 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
3) Clown Loach.
Clown Loaches are fun freshwater fish species because they can do this cute little dance where they sway from side to side (it’s called “coaching own”).
Cl loaches originate from Southeast Asia and prefer living in groups with other clown loaches.
This freshwater fish species are very long-lived and can live up to three years. However, they are sensitive freshwater fish that require alkaline, neutral freshwater tanks with lots of plants.
One common mistake people make when keeping clown loaches is using ammonia remover in their freshwater tank because this freshwater fish species does not produce any ammonia.
4) Dalmatian Molly.
Dalmation Mollies are also known as Leopard Mollies because of the black spots on their bodies, making them look like dalmatians (type making and white).
If you want water fish to care for, then Dalmation Mollies might be your best bet because they get along great with other mollies, don’t require freshwater fish tank filters and don’t need any freshwater fish tank light.
The only downside to these freshwater fish is that they have a sensitive stomach which means you always want to make sure your water quality is excellent.
5) Dwarf Gourami.
Dwarf Gouramis are freshwater fish species from Southeast Asia.
Unlike most freshwater fish species, the female Dwarf Gourami doesn’t change into a male after puberty (it’s already a male).
This freshwater fish species can grow up to six inches long!
However, it’s best to keep Dwarf Gouramis in a 20-gallon tank or bigger because of their size.
They love variety, so be sure to offer them several places to hide and a lot of plants to live on (this freshwater fish species likes to lay on top of plants or hide in them).
The Dwarf Gourami falls under the category of freshwater fish that need pristine freshwater tanks because they are compassionate.
6) Fancy Guppy.
In freshwater aquariums with many live plants, you can sometimes find groups of guppies huddled up by the plant leaves.
While these freshwater fish species may look like your regular guppy at first glance, you will notice wild variations if you take a closer look at their fins!
This freshwater fish species is known for having colourful and unique looking fins, even though most Fancy Gup’s have large round spots on each fin (instead of dots as typical guppies have).
Many people think that the freshwater fish tank filter causes the spots on the fins, but it’s a genetic freshwater fish mutation.
Fancy Gup’s must be kept in freshwater tanks with live plants or constantly harass other freshwater fish species and attack them.
7) Killifish (or Flagfish).
Killifish can also be called flagfish because of their bright orange marks, which resemble flags or targets.
Despite its name, this freshwater species is not an aggressive freshwater fish – they look like one!
The lifespan of killifish is about three years, and these guys are some of the easiest freshwater fish to care for – they don’t require much light or freshwater aquarium filters since they only grow up to one inch long.
8) Siamese Algae Eater.
Siamese algae eaters are freshwater fish species that look exactly like their name suggests.
Their belly is white, and their top half is black, with a big black stripe going down the middle of the body (a bit like a tuxedo).
These freshwater fish species originate from Thailand and Cambodia, where they live in freshwater aquariums next to temples.
They need lots of fresh water tank plants to snack on and prefer freshwater tanks with high oxygen levels at all times.
There isn’t much variety when it comes to food – these freshwater fish only eat freshwater aquarium plants!
Luckily there are many types of freshwater aquarium plants, so that you will have lots of choices.
Also, keep in mind that freshwater fish tanks with live freshwater aquarium plants will be easier to manage than freshwater tanks without freshwater aquarium plants – therefore, you can get away with regularly changing less water.
9) Zebra Danio.
Zebra Danios are freshwater fish species that originate from India, Nepal and Pakistan.
They are very active freshwater fish that swim in all sorts of directions and love chasing each other around the tank!
These freshwater fish species have a reputation for being difficult freshwater fish to care for.
Still, if you’ve picked them out as your representative species, then they shouldn’t pose too much of a problem since you don’t want an aggressive freshwater fish!
Their diet is simple; they mainly eat flake food or freeze-dried bloodworms/tubifex worms.
10) Barred Killifish.
The barred killifish freshwater fish species are freshwater fish that originate from Louisiana, USA.
They can survive in freshwater tanks with deficient oxygen levels, making them great freshwater tank mates for bettas!
These freshwater fish species do not require much light or freshwater aquarium filters since they only grow up to one inch long, and their lifespan is about three years.
Most of what these freshwater fish eat consists of flake food or frozen bloodworms and tubifex worms! Now isn’t that an easy-care freshwater fish?
There you go! 10 freshwater species for your freshwater aquarium – now it’s time to choose your favourite representative and get started on building your freshwater aquarium today 🙂
Good Luck!
