Types Of Tropical Fish - With Thousands Of Types Available, How To Choose?

I love tropical fish. They are very beautiful creatures. A properly maintained tank can provide hours of relaxation and entertainment provided you choose the correct types of tropical fish that are available. Here are some questions to ask.

Which Types Of Tropical Fish Play Well Together?
There are many tropical fish that are aggressive. Choosing your fish by color could turn out to be a disaster. Make sure that when you buy the fish, you buy compatible species. If you get an aggressive fish, be sure that you can minimize potential damage. For example, if you intend to buy many smaller fish, keep in mind that putting a large aggressive fish in the tank may turn your smaller fish into fish food, certainly not what you intended. Are you going to put sea anemones in your tank? If you do, make sure you have fish that like to swim in and around them without getting stunned. Also, like those colorful spiny shrimp? I love them, they are really interesting. They can be destructive little critters, so be careful in choosing the right ones. Keep in mind that you need a large tank if you are going to mix lots of species together because the tighter the fit, the more the fighting. You do not want your expensive fish fighting each other and ripping each other's limbs and fins off.

Different Temperatures For Different Types Of Tropical Fish?
Yes it is true. Different types of tropical fish need different temperatures to thrive in. Make sure that you do not choose tropical fish that have particularly high or particularly low temperature requirements. The fish that you choose should all be compatible in terms of temperature. If in doubt, do your homework before going to the store to look.

Incompatible Types Of Tropical Fish - Freshwater vs. Saltwater
The first choice you need to make is if you are going to have a freshwater or saltwater tank. Overall, it is easier to maintain a freshwater tank. That way, you don't have to worry about the tank's salinity. The reason most enthusiasts go with saltwater tropical fish is because there are many very beautiful varieties that are simply not available if you go the freshwater route.

I will finish by saying that our article just scratched the surface of our topic. There are enough types of tropical fish out there to make any hobbyist happy. Choosing your fish carefully will ensure years of pleasure and satisfaction. To learn more about this fascinating hobby, please visit our site which has lots of free articles about tropical fish.