Top 5 Undemanding Fish for Beginners

13.02.2025 06:10

The appearance of the fish is not the most important thing. Beautiful specimens can be overly demanding.

There are at least 5 types of aquarium fish that are suitable for beginners.

Watching the beautiful inhabitants of the aquarium, you can forget about the bustle for a moment. A real meditation that helps reduce stress and relax.

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However, some species are not only beautiful, but also demanding. You need to know many nuances so as not to ruin freshwater. It is better to start with these five species.

Guppy

One of the most popular and simple options.

At the same time, guppies can surprise with the variety of scales. Red, yellow, green, gold, red and white, orange and black – there is plenty to choose from.

Molly

All varieties are suitable for the beginner aquarist.

Only the sailfin molly can cause trouble, as these individuals sometimes behave quite aggressively.

Ancistrus

This species is also called "sucker catfish". In appearance, these fish are somewhat similar to mini-catfish.

Cockerel

Bright and energetic fish that will definitely please the novice aquarist.

An excellent option for those who are not ready to install a large aquarium in their home.

Platylia

If you plan to install a large aquarium, then the platy will happily settle in it. These fish are extremely active.

Dmitry Bobrov Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Guppy
  2. Molly
  3. Ancistrus
  4. Cockerel
  5. Platylia