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      • For Coral Growth
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  • About / Contact
  • Freshwater Aquarium
    • Betta Fish
    • Fish Ideas
      • Best for Beginners
      • Species For a Small 5-Gallon Tank
      • Smallest Species
      • Most Colorful Species
      • Easiest Species To Take Care of
      • Community Species
      • Cold Water Species
      • Species That Eat Snails
      • Pet Eels
      • Hair Algae Eaters
      • Pet Sharks
      • Coolest Species
    • Fish Keeping Guides
  • Saltwater Aquarium
    • Ideas for Fish
      • Reef Safe Species
      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
  • Fish Diseases
    • White Spots
    • Treating Freshwater Ich
    • Treating Saltwater Ich
    • Nitrate Poisoning
    • Swimming Upside-Down
  • Water Care
    • Aquarium Bacteria Starter
    • Nitrate in Freshwater Aquarium
    • Nitrate in Saltwater Aquarium
    • Nitrite
    • Cloudy Water
    • Green Water
  • Gear Help
    • LED Aquarium Lighting
      • For Coral Growth
      • For Plant Growth
      • For a Refugium
    • Aquarium Heater
      • Small
    • Aquarium Filter
      • Canister
      • For Turtle Tank
      • The Quietest
      • Floss
    • Aquarium Tank
      • For a Betta Fish
    • Aquarium UV Sterilizer
    • Aquarium RO DI System
    • Aquarium Powerhead
    • Aquarium CO2 Regulator
    • Aquarium Plant Fertilizer
    • Substrate for Planted Tanks
  • Aquascaping
  • Aquarium Dimensions

Fish Ideas for a Freshwater Aquarium

This category is dedicated to giving you ideas about freshwater fish, sorted in comprehensive lists by type. Here is the ideal place to dig up for inspiration about different tank setups and fish combinations. Learn what fish species go together nicely without compromising your vision of your new aquarium.

7 Best Freshwater Aquarium Fish for Complete Beginners

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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So you’re already researching what you should pick for your new tank?

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12 Best Freshwater FISH IDEAS for a 10-Gallon Tank

August 29, 2023April 10, 2023 by Momchil

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Such diversity!

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9 Fish that can live with an axolotl as its tank mates

March 14, 2023January 26, 2023 by Momchil

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At one point, I was researching those mysterious salamander pets because I wanted one and came up with the idea that I should get it some companions.

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10 Types of Colorful African Cichlids

April 10, 2023December 28, 2022 by Momchil

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Ever since I began my fishkeeping journey, I’ve always tried to retain the sense of novelty by digging around the various corners of the internet for new sorts of fish.

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How Many Fish Can Be Put in a 3-Gallon Tank?

April 10, 2023December 21, 2022 by Momchil

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Choosing the right aquatic pets for a small aquarium requires much more than simply checking their size.

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10 Freshwater Puffer Fish Species for Your Aquarium

April 10, 2023December 15, 2022 by Momchil

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When I first encountered these fish in a documentary about the deadliest foods, I immediately got enthralled by their fatal charm.

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10 Freshwater Fish That Will Help Clean Your Tank

April 10, 2023December 6, 2022 by Momchil

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Are you fed up with the never-ending algal growth and debris polluting your aquarium?

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12 Freshwater Fish for a BUSTLING 20-Gallon Tank

August 29, 2023December 4, 2022 by Momchil

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The popular saying, “size doesn’t matter” may sound appealing to some, but it certainly doesn’t hold any truth when it comes to aquarium sizes.

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14 Small Pond Fish for Mini Water Gardens

December 4, 2022 by Momchil

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After overcoming the initial hurdles of setting up your first aquarium, you begin to notice a strange yet compelling force that beckons you to buy another tank.

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19 Captivating Blue Aquarium Fish of All Types

April 10, 2023November 14, 2022 by Momchil

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Have you ever wondered why some colors are more difficult to find in nature?

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14 Transparent Aquarium Pet Fish (See-Through Species)

August 30, 2023November 14, 2022 by Momchil

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We as hobbyists have a wide range of options when it comes to creating a unique-looking tank.

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13 Dwarf Cichlids for a Peaceful Aquarium

August 29, 2023October 13, 2022 by Momchil

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Fish can be fickle creatures when it comes to company, so it’s not always easy to diversify your aquarium as you see fit.

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16 Most Beautiful Aquarium Fish in the World

September 19, 2023 by Momchil

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One of the biggest reasons why I love this hobby is the sheer beauty that an aquarium can add to any living space.

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10 Most Expensive Betta Fish Breeds Ever Sold

September 14, 2023 by Momchil

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There’s nothing more aesthetically pleasing than having an aquarium full of colorful fish.

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The Top 11 Schooling Freshwater Aquarium Fish

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Watching a group of fish that swim together in unison can bring a feeling of order to even the most chaotic aquascape.

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8 Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Pond (+In Cold Climates)

June 21, 2023 by Momchil

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This is not uncommon: everything is going according to plan in your pond when, seemingly out of nowhere, algae starts rearing its ugly head.

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12 Small Pleco Species (Under 4.3″ in Adult Size)

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Here’s a scenario for you: You would love to keep a cool suckermouth catfish but the limited space in your home doesn’t justify keeping a large aquarium.

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23 Best Fish for a Small Tank (5 Gallon, Freshwater)

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Many fish-keepers prefer to have a compact aquarium because of limited room space.

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What Freshwater Fish Eat Aquarium Snails? (19 Ideas)

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Having some snails in the aquarium may be good for regulating the algae growth, but sometimes things get out of control, and you find yourself in the middle of a snail infestation.

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The 39 Most Colorful Freshwater Aquarium Fish

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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As hobbyists, we know how it feels when passing by a beautiful fish tank full of healthy, unique fish.

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The 22 Best Cold Water Fish (OK Without an Aquarium Heater)

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Chilly aquarium water is more natural and relatively easy to achieve at home, considering it is synonymous with room temperature.

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The 24 Best Community Fish for a Social Freshwater Aquarium

August 30, 2023 by Momchil

It goes without saying that whether a fish is beautiful or not, it first needs to be friendly to others in order to qualify as a good addition for a crowded fish tank.

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13 Easiest Fish to Take Care of in a Low Maintenance Aquarium

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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Once you learn the ropes about aquarium upkeep, everything else gradually falls into place, and the hobby doesn’t seem like a daunting task anymore.

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20 Smallest Freshwater Aquarium Micro Fish That STAY Small

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

You have a small or medium-sized aquarium in your office or at home and wonder how to make it more lively.

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The Coolest & Most Exotic Freshwater Aquarium Fish

August 29, 2023 by Momchil

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From the very start, as a beginner in fishkeeping, I’ve always had my eyes wide open for new compelling swimming pet buddies.

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Momchil has had his fair share of aquarium care. He has made MANY mistakes throughout his fishkeeping journey and thus learned A LOT. In Aquanswers, Momchil shares knowledge about freshwater and saltwater home aquariums with the people from his community.

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