What Is The Coolest Fish To Own?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Bettas. …
  • Plecostomus. …
  • Discus. …
  • Swordtail. …
  • Pearl Gourami. …
  • Zebra Danios. …
  • Neon Tetras. …
  • Guppies. Guppies, like danios, are a hugely popular aquarium fish thanks to their wide variety of colours and patterns, as well as their easy-going temperament.

What is the rarest freshwater aquarium fish?

  • Moapa Dace.
  • Conasauga Logperch.
  • Devils Hole Pupfish.
  • Futuna's Emperor.
  • Diamond Darter.
  • Alabama Sturgeon.
  • Damba Mipentina.
  • Chinese Paddlefish.

What is the prettiest fish to own?

  • Clownfish. Clownfish in the Andaman Coral Reef. …
  • Mandarinfish. This stunning fish has so many tiny, beautiful details that you can't take it all in when you first look at it. …
  • Clown Triggerfish. Clown Triggerfish. …
  • Betta Fish. …
  • Lionfish. …
  • Butterflyfish. …
  • Angelfish. …
  • Seahorse.

What is the coolest freshwater fish to have?

  1. GloFish Danio. View on Petco. …
  2. Neon Tetra. Check on Amazon. …
  3. Golden Wonder Killifish. Maximum size: 4 inches. …
  4. Kuhli Loach. …
  5. American Flagfish. …
  6. Indian Glassfish. …
  7. Peacock Gudgeon. …
  8. Bristlenose Plecostomus.

What kind of exotic fish can you own?

  • Discus. …
  • Flowerhorn Cichlid. …
  • Dwarf Puffer Fish. …
  • Zebra Plecos. …
  • Black Ghost Knifefish. …
  • Freshwater African Butterflyfish.

What pet fish lives the longest?

The longest lived of all the popular freshwater fish is

the goldfish

. If provided proper feeding and a clean, healthy environment, these fish can live up to 15 years. The oldest reported goldfish actually lived into his 30s.

What is the easiest fish for beginners?

  • Danios. Danios are an energetic species of fish with a peaceful temperament and are most comfortable with a few other Danio companions. …
  • Tetras. Black Skirt Tetras and Neon Tetras make for some great looking, hardy beginner . …
  • Platies. …
  • Swordtails. …
  • Catfish.

What is the meanest freshwater fish?

  • Piranha. Piranha. …
  • Arowana (Silver & Asian) Arowana (source) …
  • African Cichlids. African Cichlids. …
  • Oscar Fish. Oscar Fish. …
  • Rainbow Shark. Rainbow Shark (source – CC BY-SA 4.0) …
  • Red Tailed Shark. Red Tailed Shark. …
  • Flowerhorn. Flowerhorn (source – CC BY-SA 4.0) …
  • Tiger Barb.

What is the most expensive fish to own?

  1. Platinum Arowana – $400,000. Ranking number one, in the most expensive fish in the industry is the Platinum Arowana. …
  2. Freshwater Polka Dot Stingray – $100,000. …
  3. Peppermint Angelfish – $30,000. …
  4. Masked Angelfish – $20,000. …
  5. Bladefin Basslet – $10,000. …
  6. Neptune Grouper – $6,000.

What is the most expensive freshwater fish?

Fish Color Price
Platinum Arowana


White

$400,000
Freshwater Polka Dot Stingray Black/Brown and White $100,000 Peppermint Angelfish Red and White $30,000 Masked Angelfish Black and White $20,000

What is the most popular freshwater fish?

  • Bristlenose Pleco. …
  • Zebra Danio. …
  • Platy. …
  • Molly. …
  • Discus. …
  • Pearl Gourami. Photo Credit: Stefan Maurer. …
  • Rainbowfish. Photo Credit: Greyloch. …
  • Green Swordtail. Despite their name, green swordtails are peaceful fish and avoid confrontation whenever possible.

What is the most beautiful tropical fish?

  • Threadfin Butterflyfish. …
  • Betta Fish. …
  • Regal Angelfish. …
  • Symphysodon Discus. …
  • Banggai Cardinalfish. …
  • Moorish Idol. …
  • Flame Angelfish. …
  • Clownfish.

What's the most colorful freshwater fish?

  1. Peacock Cichlid. We're starting off our list of colorful freshwater fish with the Peacock Cichlid. …
  2. Jack Dempsey. …
  3. Electric Blue Acara. …
  4. Discus. …
  5. German Blue Ram. …
  6. Endler's Livebearer. …
  7. Paradise Fish. …
  8. Gourami.

What is the easiest fish to keep alive?

  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.

What is a low maintenance fish?

Livebearers are famous for being stress free and easy to care for. This group includes not only Platies but their close cousins the Swordtail, Guppy, and Molly. Each has their charms but I find Platies to be tied with

Guppies

for being the most low maintenance fish around.

Which fish can live in a bowl without filter?

  • Betta fish (Use a heater)
  • Guppies.
  • White Cloud Minnows.
  • Blind Cave Tetras.
  • Salt and Pepper Corydoras.
  • Zebra Danios.
  • Ember Tetra.
  • Pea Pufferfish.
Diane Mitchell
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.