A properly setup freshwater aquarium will make a tasteful statement for your home or office. There are several varieties or families of freshwater species.
Cichlid Fish
Cichlids are some of the brightest color spectrums within the freshwater species of fish. However, for the most part each variety of cichlid maintains a very familiar body shape, leaving less variation. Some of the colors you can expect to see in the cichlid family include, blue, yellow, orange, red, and pink. These type of fish are bright, making them highly visible and can grow to several inches long, a great pick for a nursing home or someone that wants to know their fish will be noticed! Cichlids Tanks Should be 55 Gallons or larger.
Freshwater Tropical Fish
Another popular variety of freshwater fish would be the tropical family. Tropical fish include: Mollies, Guppies, Tin Foil Barbs, Tetras, Zebras, Placo’s, Rosy Barbs, Tiger Barbs, Catfish, Angel Fish and even little Sharks along with a wide assortment of other family members. This family of fish is very passive and provides a soothing setting for a child’s room or a comfortable waiting area. Freshwater Tropical’s are best in a tank size of 10 gallons or more.
Goldfish
Goldfish are a hardy family of fish, great for beginners! They can be messy in the tank, but with a good maintenance schedule the tank will be very attractive with a selection of assorted goldfish. While they are called goldfish, they come in a variety of color including black, red, orange, and white. Small goldfish can be kept in fish bowls all the way up to large tanks.
Maintenance
Freshwater aquariums are the simplest to maintain. In about 45 minutes every other week (for tanks up to about 100 gallons), you will be able to maintain a beautiful freshwater aquarium, or you may choose to have Something Fishy eliminate the guesswork of maintenance by having our aquarist visit you on a bi-weekly basis.
