| There are hundreds of varieties of fresh water | | | | do this based on appearance alone. This is a |
| aquarium fish available in pet stores across the | | | | mistake. Of course, you should buy the pets that |
| country. How can you possibly choose the ones | | | | you want to look at and find attractive, but living |
| for your tank without extensive research? It is | | | | conditions must be considered. |
| possible to create a happy community tank | | | | Buy fish for all levels of your tank. Some fish are |
| without going through all that trouble. | | | | bottom dwellers that enjoy scooting along the |
| Fresh water aquarium fish come in several main | | | | gravel and eating the food that falls down to the |
| varieties based on temperament and compatibility. | | | | bottom. These are usually algae eaters and catfish |
| Most aquatic life you find in your local pet store | | | | varieties. Some fish swim at the top levels of the |
| will be suitable for a community tank. That is, one | | | | water, such as danios and hatchetfish. They are |
| where multiple species can live harmoniously | | | | usually quick swimmers who are fun to watch. |
| together. And pet store worth their weight in | | | | The majority of fish swim in the mid levels or in |
| shrimp pellets will have more aggressive species | | | | all levels of the tank. Purchasing a good mix of |
| marked as such. | | | | fresh water aquarium fish is ideal. |
| The beginning aquarium hobbyist should focus on | | | | Take some time to research water parameter |
| community fish, or create a one species tank for | | | | needs, temperature preferences, and diet before |
| a more garrulous variety. | | | | buying a selection of fresh water aquarium fish. |
| After you decide that you want a community of | | | | To maximize health and minimize maintenance, |
| different types of fresh water aquarium fish, you | | | | grouping species with the same needs makes |
| must pick out the ones you want. Many people | | | | sense. |