The Top 5 Most Popular Fish Species for Home Aquariums

Contents

1 Discus
2 Shubunkin
3 Betta fish
4 Dwarf cichlids
5 Guppy
6 These are the 5 most popular fish species for home aquaria.
7 Conclusion

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The best fish to put in your home aquarium depends on you and your special needs. Some people like to keep a wide variety of tropical fish, while others prefer a small number of species that will be easy to care for. You may also want certain types of fish because they are colorful or interesting looking, or maybe you want some for their ability to make noise (such as puffers). Here is my list of the top five most popular choices when it comes to choosing what kind of fish can live in an aquarium:

Discus

Discus fish are medium-sized, colorful cichlid fish that are popular in home aquariums. Discus fish are tropical and live in warm water (about 77 degrees Fahrenheit). They can be difficult to care for because they need a large tank and specialized food.

Shubunkin

Shubunkin is a hybrid fish that was developed in Japan in the 1960s. It’s known for its beautiful coloration and peaceful nature, making it an excellent choice for beginners who want to keep a community aquarium.

Shubunkins are available in many different colors and patterns, but most have some sort of red or pink stripes on their fins. They can grow up to five inches long (about 13 centimeters).

As with other beginner fish species, shubunkins are best kept with other peaceful species like guppies or tetras; however, they can also be kept with more aggressive types like cichlids if you make sure there’s plenty of space between them when you introduce them into your home aquarium setup

Betta fish

Betta fish are a type of fighting fish, but they are also popular in home aquariums. Betta fish are native to Thailand and Cambodia, where they live in slow-moving waters at the base of rapids or waterfalls. They prefer to live in small pools and can survive without much oxygen because they have a labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe air from the surface through their gills.

Bettas can be kept in very small containers (even cups) if you have an excellent filter system in place and do regular water changes every week or so. They will need hiding places too! Bettas come in many colors such as reds, blues and blacks; however it is important not to mix these colors together because they will fight each other until one dies!

Dwarf cichlids

Dwarf cichlids are small, colorful fish that are easy to care for. They make an excellent choice for beginners because they are quite hardy and will not require a lot of attention from their owners.
If you have a school of these fish or want to add them into your community tank, then this is the species for you! They can live in water temperatures ranging from 68-84 degrees Fahrenheit (20-29 Celsius).
The dwarf cichlid is omnivorous but prefers eating live food such as brine shrimp and bloodworms over flake foods or pellets. You should feed them 3 times per day with small amounts each time so they don’t get too full before their next mealtime!

Guppy

Guppies are a small fish that can be found in both freshwater and brackish water. They are social and easy to care for, making them ideal for beginning aquarists. Guppies are inexpensive and available in many colors, making them popular among hobbyists looking for something unique.

Guppies do have several drawbacks: they need frequent feeding, so you’ll need to keep your aquarium stocked with food; they tend to get sick easily; and their fins can be damaged by sharp objects or bumping into things accidentally (though this can be prevented by keeping sharp objects out of the tank).

These are the 5 most popular fish species for home aquaria.

Discus fish
Shubunkin
Betta fish (also known as Siamese fighting fish)
Dwarf cichlids (such as the redbelly tilapia and zebrafish)
Guppies

Conclusion

The most popular fish species for home aquaria are the discus, shubunkin, betta fish, dwarf cichlids and guppy. These species are good choices for hobbyists who want to keep a small aquarium or have limited space.