Reef to Rainforest: Discovering Tropical Species, Places, Nature

Best Freshwater Fish Species

From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer

Panda Corydoras Catfish. Aaron Norman
Black Phantom Tetra. Aaron Norman
Gold Angelfish. JJPhoto.dk
Banded Rainbowfish. JJPhoto.dk
Dwarf Loach. Neil Hepworth

101 Hardy, Commendable Species That Should Thrive in Your Home Aquarium

Among the growing world of choices available to freshwater aquarium keepers, some species are time-tested survivors and good candidates for the community aquarium. Here are the top prospects, as chosen by expert aquarists, aquarium authors, and local pet store owners.



[edit] Barbs (Cyprinids)


[edit] Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)


[edit] Catfishes

[edit] Catfishes: Plecos & Pleco-types

[edit] Catfishes: Synodontis

[edit] Catfishes: Corydoras


[edit] Tetras (Characins)


[edit] Cichlids


[edit] Danios (Cyprinids)


[edit] Gouramis


Guppy


[edit] Hatchetfishes


[edit] Loaches


[edit] Mollies


Platy



[edit] Rainbowfishes


[edit] Rasboras (Cyprinids)


Siamese Algae Eater


[edit] Swordtails


White Cloud Mountain Minnow