10 best aquarium fish for beginners: Easy-to-keep species for your first tank

1. Guppies

Guppies are hardy, easy to take care of and can be kept in tanks as small as 20 to 40 litres. They are a great community fish and can be kept them in groups of five or more.

2. Swordtails

Swordtails are peaceful and an excellent choice for a community tank. Suitable water conditions for them include moderately hard to hard, while the optimal water temperature should be 22-28 degree Celsius.

3. Danios

Danios prefer to be in groups near the surface of water. They look similar to Zebras, with black and white stripes across their bodies, and their robust nature makes them the perfect beginner’s tank fish.

Check their compatibility, hardiness, maintenance and whether they will fit in your tank and what their personality is.  (Source: Freepik)

4. Goldfish

A prominent golden orange colour and fanned tail makes the goldfish easy to spot. They are simple creatures, easy to take care of and require little research to get started with. They prefer a water temperature of 16-23 degrees Celsius.

5. Tetras

Tetras are popular for a beginner’s tank owing to their tiny size and vibrant hues. Pick 10-12 together, since they are known to live in schools. They grow about an inch long in all their lifetime and make for easy pets.

6. Angelfish

Angelfish can become territorial if there is inadequate space for them to live, but otherwise, they are a peaceful bunch. With sufficient plants for them to hide behind, they are easy to keep in a large tank.

7. Rasboras

Rasboras are hardy, but these little fishes require a lot of space to swim around. They prefer to be in groups of 6 or more, and thrive in water temperatures around 28 degree Celsius.

8. Golden Wonder Killifish

They are easy to keep in home tanks and aquariums where the water temperature is 22.2 to 25° C and the capacity is around 75 litres.

9. Gouramis

They require a lot of space, so best suited for those who wish to keep a large aquarium at home or at work. Gouramis are tough in nature and can adapt to even the most difficult water parameters.

10. Cherry Barb

The Cherry Barb is found in bright, eye catching colours and provide great entertainment value. They might be slow to adjust to new surroundings, but they make for a fun bunch to have in your fish tank.

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