Fish, in general, are sensitive animals that require specific care to survive. Normally we all want large aquariums with many exotic and striking fish, however, if we do not have experience in caring for fish, we should not be guided simply by appearance without taking into account if they are too delicate species that can easily get sick. That is why it is important that when we are going to have an aquarium for the first time, we adopt resistant and peaceful species, that are not going to cause problems and adapt well to coexistence with other fish.
If you are thinking of setting up your first aquarium and you don't know which species are the most recommended to start with, in this article on our site we tell you which are the ideal fish for beginners.
Cyprinids
This is a very large family of fish. They are characterized by their elongated shape and lateral compression, in addition to having large scales and teeth at the rear of the larynx. Most of them are gregarious fish, so we will have to adopt several of the same species so that they can live together. Some of those that make up this extensive family are ideal fish for beginners, such as the ones listed below:
- Chinese Neon. They are perfectly suited to aquariums without a heater, they are fed with any small-sized fish food and are not particularly sensitive to changes. In this article you will find more information about the care of Chinese neon.
- Danios. There are many varieties of Danios that we can easily find in fish stores. They are not aggressive at all and, like Chinese neons, will feed on any small fish food.
- Rasboras. They are quiet fish that must live with other fish of the same character. For a beginner, harlequin fish or three-line rasbors are recommended.
Corydoras
This is a fairly large family from South America. They are usually small in size and need to live in groups, They are very peaceful and get along very well with fish of other species. In addition, they are very resistant fish that survive in aquariums with little oxygen. It is often thought that these fish are used to eat the waste from the fish tank, but nothing is further from the truth, despite the fact that they are usually at the bottom of the aquarium looking for food, they need fish food, so it is advisable to feed them with special food for bottom fish.
There are very sensitive corydoras that die quickly, however there are other very resistant species and therefore they become ideal fish for beginners. Some of them are the bronze corydora, the leopard corydora, the arched corydora, the spotted corydora, the bandit corydora or the panda corydora.
Rainbow Fish
These fish are very striking because of their bright colors. They come from the area of Australia, New Guinea and Madagascar. They need to live in groups of more than six fish to grow up happy and stable. In this article you will find more information about the ideal fish to form a community aquarium.
They are a highly recommended option for those who have never had fish and want to start with an aquarium full of colorTheir maintenance is easy, although as they are very active fish, they need the aquarium to be large enough for them to move freely. In addition, the water in the fish tank must be between 22 and 26 ºC.
Recommended rainbow fish families for beginners include the Australian, Boseman's rainbow, and Turkish rainbow.
