Different Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Fish. Fishes for the beginners. Therefore the hardest part about adding a tetra species to your aquarium is narrowing it down to just one.
In the wild the fish can grow to 40 inches which means its not suitable for home aquariums. Instead of laying eggs they give birth to tiny versions of themselves. They come from the Amazon River Basin and spend most of their time hiding in murky waters to stay safe from predators.
Improving Color in Aquarium Fish The best part of keeping a freshwater aquarium is watching your tank inhabitants thrive and grow.
Freshwater catfish are quirky fun creatures that inhabit the bottom of the tank where they forage busily through the substrate eating scraps of food that would otherwise pollute the water. With over 700 different species tetra fish span the spectrum of colors shapes and sizes. It prefers a water temperature of 68 to 82F a pH of 60 to 75 and a KH of 3 to 8. Betta fish are some of the most colorful and vibrant freshwater aquarium fish around.
