Guppies are among the best tropical fish for beginners. They’re active, fun and easy to care for.

Most freshwater aquarium tropical fish do best at a pH of 6.8 to 7.6, although certain fish may require higher or lower levels. The pH of an aquarium tends to drop over time due to the breakdown of organic material, and the best way to prevent this is through regular partial water changes.

Fish That Live Well Together

• Catfish.
• Corys.
• Danios.
• Gouramis.
• Guppies.
• Loaches.
• Mollies.
• Platies.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 best freshwater fish for your aquarium.

• 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.
• Guppies.
• Mollies.
• Betta Fish.
• Goldfish.
• Angelfish.
• Golden Dwarf Barbs.
• Rainbowfish.

Generally speaking, all these species are good-natured, striking, and very easy to care for. Good luck with finding your new pet fish!

1. GOLDFISH. Yes, the goldfish is top on the list.
2. GUPPIES. Small and brightly colored, guppies are another favorite for beginner aquariums.
3. ZEBRA DANIOS.
4. BUSHYNOSE PLECOS.
5. NEON TETRAS.
6. MOLLIES.

THE TOP 10 WORST COMMUNITY FISH

• Freshwater eels.
• Goldfish.
• Dwarf gouramis.
• Dye injected fish.
• Discus.
• Angelfish.
• 8. “ Fancy” guppies.
• Glass catfish. These little guys look like they could add visual interest to any community aquarium because of their uncommon appearance.

While bettas and angelfish can live together peacefully and it’s been done together, it’s always safe to make sure you have a spare tank ready to remove your betta if something happens. When moving your betta to another tank you should make sure it’s a minimum of 5 gallons, however, as always bigger is always better!

Betta fish are extremely territorial and likely to fight any other fish they share their tank with. Male Betta fish especially like to attack other fish by biting their fins. And in cases where they fight each other, the fights can last up to 15 minutes. They only end when one of the fish is dead.

I have never had a betta kill a pleco of mine. My female betta, Peach, is in a twenty gallon with a female guppy, Lily, and an Albino BN Pleco who used to be in with a male betta. The male, who ended up passing away due to old age, only nipped at him but never hurt him.

Small flat-sided glass containers allow the customer can see the fish better. We also always bag the fish for the customer. If the Bettas sell quickly small cups can be OK, but you usually only see that in the chain stores. Regular aquarium stores may keep them in small bowls or other small containers.

Do betta fish bite? Yes, they do! Betta fish have small teeth but too small to cause any harm on your skin. Basically, male betta fish tender to attack whenever you cause ripples in the water with your finger.