Freshwater Tropical Large Aquarium Fish
Most common variety is the blue paradise.
Freshwater tropical large aquarium fish. Can live without aeration. Their size and schooling behavior makes them a great addition to a spacious community aquarium. One of the few freshwater aquarium fish that survive in cold water.
As you can see there are many large fish for freshwater aquariums commonly available in pet stores. Pygmy gourami sparkling gourami. Oscar fish astronotus ocellatus 8.
You can keep any of these fish in smaller tanks as juveniles. Others like the iridescent shark catfish probably ought to be given a pass. Table of contents here is the list of 25 best freshwater aquarium fish to help you out 1.
Also known as the lace gourami this cool tropical freshwater fish is one of the most popular gourami fish for aquarium lovers thanks to its beautiful appearance and its hardy build. Hunts and eats small shrimp. Some of them like angelfish make good fish for community settings.
They are easy to care for and can be kept in tanks with at least 30 gallons of water but like many other types of gourami they do require space at the top of the tank so they can breathe air. Congo tetras are the best freshwater community fish for schooling in larger tropical aquariums because each is relatively big in size and they should be in a group of at least 6 companions to be comfortable. Jack dempsey rocio octofasciata 3.
Does not compete well with larger fish. Neon tetra paracheirodon innesi 4.
