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Best aquarium Fish (Both Marine and Freshwater)
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Keeping an aquarium for fish in your home adds several benefits to your health, like lowering blood pressure and reducing stress. Here we discuss the best aquarium fishes, including both marine and freshwater. Freshwater tanks tend to be easier to care for than saltwater tanks, but it depends on the person's expertise in keeping fish. Both freshwater and marine fish have their own beautiful selection of colors and unique species that make your aquarium thrive with life.
Whether you're a seasoned or new aquarium owner, it's hard not to get hooked on your marine or freshwater fish and their personalities.
Let's take a look at the top few best fish for your aquarium.
1. Angel Fish
Angelfish, which are Cichlid family members, are freshwater fish, including Oscars, Discus, and Parrotfish, all common fish amongst aquarium keepers. They are top choices for new and experienced aquarium owners/enthusiasts because of their calmness, beauty, and lovely shape with unique colors.
With its beautiful shape, distinctive fins, and lovely striped pattern, the striking angelfish certainly lives up to its name. They can grow up to 6-7 inches in length, almost 8 inches tall, and come in various colors and patterns.
Since they can grow to a small saucer's size, keep them in 55 or more water gallons tank(especially in vertically tall tanks). The water requirements for angelfish should be slightly soft and acidic, and all Angelfish needs top-notch water quality and a fast-flowing current.
Aquarium friendly nature: (Most fish lack this feature)
As they mature, they never become aggressive, even if your tank is overcrowded. Generally, they are known as a good community fish, and that's why they make a top spot on our list. Just don't keep them with tiny fish or fin-nipping species.
Angelfish do well with tetras, rasboras, and other community fish, but it's best to keep one to avoid territorial fighting among their species. They are omnivorous, so that they will need a balanced diet of meat and plant food. There are many different types of angelfish.
Common varieties include:
- Bandit Angelfish
- African Angelfish
- Blue Line Angelfish
- Conspicuous Angelfish
- Clarion Angelfish
- Interruptus Angelfish
- Joculator Angelfish
- Peppermint Angelfish
- Masked Angelfish
- Tiger Angelfish
2. Arowana fish
The Arowana fish, commonly known as the dragon fish or monkey fish, is also one of the best bony freshwater fish. It is believed to be the most docile and most unique fish with multiple records of its sub-species. Such as the Gold Arowana fish is famous for its gold color, winning beauty contests, and scarcity.
Generally, the Chinese believed Red Arowana brings prosperity and good luck due to its red and coin-like scales.
Most of the Arowanas are indigenous to Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia and are prized possessions in the fishkeeping industry. They are best for both first time and expert owners.
These given factors make Arowana fish best suitable for the aquariums.
Water Conditions
They are very much tolerant and resistant to changing water conditions. They adapt and survive the harsh conditions too. That's why they are among our top list. But you must maintain their water temperature around 77-82 degrees with pH levels of 6.0-7.5. You must change 25% of your water weekly and ensure efficient filtration to keep water quality rightBehavior and Size
They are large fish, but they are significantly less aggressive. They require ample tank space to mimic their natural environment. If they are placed in an aquarium that's not too big, they will jump out and easily injure themselves. A young Arowana can be raised in a 60-gallon tank, while a full-size Arowana requires at least 200-250 gallons.Tank Population
As predator fish, Arowana should not be housed with other aggressive breeds. To ensure your fish population's safety, pair an Arowana with peaceful fish that are large enough to avoid presenting themselves as food, such as:- Jaguar Cichlid
- Pacu (if the tank is large enough)
- Silver Dollar Fish
- Large Plecos
- Large catfish
- Parrotfish
- Bichir
- Green Terror Cichlid
- Black Ghost Knife Fish
Arowana fish has multiple types and color patterns.
Their most significant types are:
- Banjar Red Arowana Fish
- Black Arowana Fish
- Blood Red Arowana Fish
- Blue Base Arowana Fish
- Blue Black Arowana Fish
- Chili Red Arowana Fish
- Cross Back Golden Arowana
- Green Arowana
- Hight Back Golden Arowana
- Jardini Arowana Fish
- Leichardti Arowana For Sale
- Malaysian Golden Crossback Arowana
- Platinum Arowana For Sale
- Platinum Super Red Arowana
- Silver Arowana
- Super Red Arowana
3. Gem Tang
The Gem Tang ), also known as Gemmatum Tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum), is a gorgeous and highly-prized fish with a galaxy of vibrant white spots and a stunning black body. These are marine water fishes. This fish's unique feature is that its yellow accents and fiery yellowtail on the pectoral fins inject a burst of color that looks appealing and pleasant to the human eye.
Naturally, the Gem Tang can be found in the Western Indian Ocean off Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa, and near Reunion and Mauritius's islands. Due to the inhabitants of the Indian ocean, they can cope with any water temperature. Due to this, they make it on our top list of marine water fish.
The Gem Tang is the best desirable Tangs for the reef aquarium. If appropriately housed, it is an attractive and rewarding addition to any sizeable fish-only tank or reef aquarium. If keeping them, be sure to provide lots of free-swimming space, adequate lighting, and plenty of potential hiding spots.
Another reason for their top aquarium fish is that they eat a variety of food. Tangs will eat meaty foods and the other fish in the aquarium, but they must be offered plenty of marine-based algae and seaweed. An herbivore diet will help reduce aggression, strengthen the immune system, and improve its overall health. Offer dried seaweed using a veggie clip, and feed at least three times per week. Seaweed Salad, Sea Veggies, and Ocean Nutrition are ideal products and are very easy to use.
Approximate Size:
7" to 8" in length
4. Candy Basslet
The Deepwater Candy Basslet is an eye-catching and pleasing addition to the home saltwater aquarium. They have an elongated body with orange and lavender horizontal stripes, which are accented with red lines. Similar to the Swales Basslet and the Swiss guard, but easily identified by their intense coloration.
An excellent peaceful reef-dwelling fish, however, the Deepwater Candy Basslet may pose a threat to smaller, ornamental crustaceans that can fit into their mouth. Provide at least a 10-gallon tank for a single individual.
As a carnivore, the Deepwater Candy Basslet will thrive on a diet of meaty foods, including marine fish, Mysis shrimp, crustacean flesh, and quality frozen preparations.
Approximate Size: 1-1/2" or larger in length
5. Blue Striped Tamarin Wrasse
The Blue Striped Tamarin Wrasse, also known as the Femininus Wrasse or the Blue-tail Wrasse, is a medium-sized aquarium fish that is beautifully colored. They have an elongated body with an anal and dorsal fin that extends almost the fish's entire length. Females are primarily yellow in coloration with many vibrant bright blue stripes, and the tail is blue in coloration, which lends to its common name.
The Blue Striped Tamarin Wrasse requires a 180-200 gallon or larger aquarium. The unique feature that makes this fish the top choice for an aquarium is its ability to camouflage/hide in the sand while sleeping or in danger. That's why they require a sandy bottom aquarium. Due to this feature, they are also best tank mates for upper dwellers.
They are speedy and agile, which increases their beauty in the aquarium when they move. The ideal aquarium for these fish must have plenty of live rock for foraging food hiding or hiding. They make a beautiful addition to the reef or fish-only display aquarium and will typically not harm sessile invertebrates, nor soft or stony corals.
The Blue Striped Tamarin Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen Mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods.
Approximate Size: 2" to 4" in length
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