TOP 22 FRESHWATER PREDATOR FISH FOR AQUARIUM

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TOP 22 FRESHWATER PREDATOR FISH FOR AQUARIUM

A hardy fish is any fish which is easy to maintain in a home aquarium due to its ability to adapt to a wide range of water parameters. Such fish are good starter fish and ideal for 'cycling' an aquarium (i.e. reducing ammonia and nitrites to effectively zero.)

Examples of hardy freshwater fish include Poecilids such as the guppy, molly, swordtail and platy, most species of betta, zebra danios, and some tetras. Generally, fish are hardy only when they have been tank-bred, since wild-caught fish may take many generations to adapt to life in captivity.

If this is your first-ever home aquarium, and you have never kept fish before, this article is going to be the best possible starting point.

We have put together a list of 6 tropical freshwater fish that are perfect for both beginners and advanced fishkeepers alike. Why 6? Your guess is good as ours.

Before that, let’s take a quick look at what actually makes a good freshwater fish for beginners.
The first thing you will learn about tropical fishkeeping is that every fish is different, and you can’t simply throw a bunch of them into a tank, and leave them be.

There is a LOT more to it than that. When looking for beginner freshwater fish, you need a species that will tick a few boxes;

They are hardy and can thrive in a broader range of conditions
They are easy to care for
They are peaceful and get along with other fish
They are small enough to feel comfortable in your tank