Introduction

Fish are a popular pet and can make great companions. They’re easy to care for and don’t need much attention, but you do need to know which type of fish suits your lifestyle before getting one. This guide will give you the basics on choosing and caring for different types of fish that are commonly kept as pets.

Angelfish

Angelfish are one of the most popular aquarium fish, and they’re easy to care for. They’re tropical species that need a heated tank, so make sure you have your fish room set up before adding any aquatic creatures to it.

Angelfish are carnivores—they eat live food—and they’ll eat flakes or pellets as well as other frozen foods, but be aware that these may not be as nutritious as live food. Angelfish can live up to 20 years in captivity; this makes them an excellent choice for beginners who want to keep fish long-term.

Clownfish

Clownfish (also known as anemone fish) are a type of marine fish that are popular aquarium pets. They live in harmony with sea anemones and easily adapt to captivity. Clownfish are omnivores, so they can be fed flakes or pellets in addition to fresh vegetables and algae tablets.

They’re also hardy and easy to keep, making them good starter fish for new aquarists or kids who want to learn more about living things outside the classroom!

Cichlids

Cichlids are fish from Africa, and they are popular in the aquarium trade because of their bright colors and interesting behavior.

They are not suitable for beginners, however; cichlids are aggressive and territorial, so they need a lot of space. Some species will also eat other fish!

Discus Fish

Discus fish are an easy to care for species of aquarium fish. They require a large aquarium, lots of space and plants.

A discus tank should be at least 10 gallons (38 liters) for each adult discus fish. The bigger the tank, the better it is for your discus fish’s health and well-being. Discus need a lot of room to swim around in as they are very active swimmers!

Discus also need lots of hiding places such as caves or plant roots where they can rest when they are not swimming around their tank all day long! It is important that you make sure there is plenty of live or plastic plants in your discus tank so that if one item dies over time its replacement will keep your discuses happy throughout their lives!

Goldfish

You may have heard that goldfish are easy to care for. This is true! They’re omnivores and will eat flakes and pellets, but they can also be fed a variety of vegetables and other treats. Goldfish live a long time—some have been known to reach the age of 20!

The most important thing you need to know about goldfish is that they’re social fish, meaning they get lonely if kept alone in an aquarium. If you do want to keep more than one goldfish at home, make sure they are compatible with each other: some varieties will fight while others will find this behavior aggressive and stressful.

If you want even more information on caring for your new pet, check out our article on How To Take Care Of Your Pet Fish!

Guppies and Mollies

Guppies and Mollies are livebearers. In other words, they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Both species are relatively easy to care for and don’t need much space or equipment; in fact, they can thrive in a small tank or jar! Guppies are especially social animals and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals. Guppy fry (baby fish) grow quickly into adults so you may have several generations living together over the course of just a few months!

Mollies are not as easily bred as guppies but it is still possible if you have an adult male/female pair that have successfully reproduced before. Some hobbyists also report success with breeding mollies under high-intensity lighting conditions or after adding pure oxygen to their water supply; however, this method is less commonly used because it requires special equipment not everyone wants to buy or maintain on top of keeping the tank clean enough to support healthy populations of algae-eating bacteria which break down waste material produced by filter systems like those found inside aquariums containing fish tanks filled with fresh water environments

Swordtails

Swordtails are one of the most popular fish among beginners. They’re hardy, easy to care for and can live in a community tank. However, they do need a lot of space, so if you’re not ready to make that commitment or have limited space in your aquarium setup, it’s best to choose another option.

Neon Tetras

Neon Tetras

These fish are one of the most popular choices for beginners, and they have a lot going for them. They’re small and easy to care for, they’re peaceful, and they don’t require much space or extra equipment. Neons are also quite active in the home aquarium—they dart around freely and are usually seen swimming with other species.

Neon tetras can be kept with other small fish that match their temperament (for example: peaceful community fishes).

Puffer Fish

Puffers are a great choice for an aquarium beginner, as they are easy to care for and fun to watch. Puffers are active fish that need plenty of space and live plants. Most puffers need a tank with at least one hundred gallons of water (about 400 liters), along with a high-quality heater, filter, and ultraviolet light.

Most puffers feed on crustaceans such as shrimp or bloodworms; however, some kinds will eat other fish too! Make sure you research what your particular puffer eats before buying it so you can give him/her the proper diet.

Fish are easy to care for, but some have more demanding needs than others.

Fish are easy to care for and most of them can be kept in a home aquarium.

However, some fish have more demanding needs than others.

It is important to research the needs of the fish you want to buy before buying it, so that you can provide it with what it needs and make sure your aquarium will be big enough for your new pet.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fish are great pets. They can be fun and entertaining, but they’re also great for children and adults alike. With so many different types of fish to choose from, there’s no reason not to give them a try!