Top 1511 - 1520 Freshwater Fish All Time
Rated #1511: Freshwater Fish - Pterophyllum Sp. - Gold Veil Angel Stocking In 75 Gallons Tank
Username: Tasha
Country: United States
Rank:
#1511 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Tasha on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
13
Quote:
Live every day as if it were your last, because tomorrow it might be! :-)
About Yourself:
My husband actually got me into the hobby, he kept fish in college "back in the day" haha. He kept talking about it till it sparked my interest. Now I'm hooked, and I know more about it than he does! :-) Fish keeping/aquariums are relaxing, enjoyable and challenging, and I have found that fish really do have personalities. :-) I'm a stay at home mom and caretaker for my mother-in-law, so I really look forward to some quiet time with my fish. :-) Not to mention, a well maintained aquarium makes a house look twice as nice!
Fish Kept:
angelfish, harlequin rasboras, gouramis, tetras, hatchetfish, pleco, otocinclus cats, peppered corys, etc.
Corals/Plants:
several different types of live plants, not sure of all the names.
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
Make sure you know which fish are compatible with each other. Don't just go with what looks good.
Don't use fish to cycle your tank, no matter if they are "hardy" or not. Ammonia and nitrite, even at low levels, are very toxic to fish. It may not kill them immediately, but it does irreversible damage to their gills and membranes, and I'm sure it can't be very comfortable. Would you like to swim around in a swimming pool full of battery acid, even if it was just a "little bit"? Didn't think so! :-) Sure, cycling takes some time, but it's worth it to have healthy, happy fish in the long run. Patience is a virtue!! haha
Test your water fairly often, just to make sure everything is okay.
Make a maintenance schedule and keep up with it! Ammonia is one of the first things to look for when you start losing fish. Don't just blame the pet store for selling you sick fish! A good maintenance schedule will make your life (and your fish's) a lot easier in the long run.
If you're not going to be 100% into this hobby, then don't even get started. It takes time, patience, a lot of work and some money to keep fish/aquariums successfully. If you barely have time for everyday things, you probably don't have time for fish, which isn't fair to them. You're responsible for the environment they live in, so if you neglect the tank, they suffer. It's not just as easy as adding fish to water and hoping everything works out.
Description:
Angelfish
Rated #1512: Freshwater Fish - Heros Serverus - Green Severum
Username: TheresaM
Country: United States
Rank:
#1512 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
TheresaM on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
34
Quote:
A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.
Fish Kept:
8 tanks currently running, ranging in size from 2.5g to 75g
Advice:
read, research, and have fun
Description:
Male severum that I've had for just over 2 years; he was the size of a quarter when purchased!
Rated #1513: Freshwater Fish - Puntius Titteya - Cherry Barb Stocking In 10 Gallons Tank
Username: Reka
Country: Canada
Rank:
#1513 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Reka on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
34
Fish Kept:
2 cherry barbs (male and female), 1 pearl gurami, 2 tiger barbs, and one golden algae eater
Corals/Plants:
2 potted plants and the rest is fake
Tank Size:
10 gallons
Advice:
I'm a newbie myself.
Description:
male cherry barb
Rated #1514: Freshwater Fish - Colisa Lalia - Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami Stocking In 20 Gallons Tank
Username: Michelle
Country: Canada
Rank:
#1514 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Michelle on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
21
About Yourself:
I really wanted a fun and interesting hobby that I could continually learn from. And I always had fish as a kid, and wanted a tank but didn't have the time or space for one. My friend got a small tank set up and was having a hard time keeping her fish alive!! After helping her, I decided to get my own! A much larger tank is already in the works! And I've gotten three smaller ones!!
Fish Kept:
1 male Dwarf Gourami
1 female Dwarf Gourami
3 green Tiger Barbs
1 Red Tailed Black Shark
Corals/Plants:
none real
Tank Size:
20 gallons
Advice:
Not as simple as it seems! Take your time and really be patient in getting your new tank set up. It doesn't happen overnight!
Description:
Flora
Female Dwarf Gourami, Colisa Lalia
Rated #1515: Freshwater Fish - Trichogaster Leeri - Pearl Gourami Stocking In 55 Gallons Tank
Username: Kevin
Country: United States
Rank:
#1515 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Kevin on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
50
Quote:
*glub*
Fish Kept:
zebra danios; kribensis; clown loach; silver dollar; long finned rosy barb; pearl gourami; and, the showcase fish - gold severum.
Corals/Plants:
Conga Roc (substrate), ornamental rock, plastic plants.
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Come on in, the water's fine!
Description:
pearl gourami
Rated #1516: Freshwater Fish - Iodotropheus Sprengerae - Rusty Cichlid Stocking In 110 Gallons Tank
Username: Joe
Country: United States
Rank:
#1516 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Joe on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
16
Fish Kept:
African
Corals/Plants:
live rock
Tank Size:
110 gallons
Advice:
Research
Description:
rusty
Rated #1517: Freshwater Fish - Haplochromis Sp. - Kyoga Flameback Stocking In 55 Gallons Tank
Username: jason
Country: United States
Rank:
#1517 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
jason on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
16
About Yourself:
I've grown up in central florida and really love wildlife.I've always had a strong connection with fish and water, be it fresh or salt. I currently own three tanks but would love to get some more.
Fish Kept:
4 FM zebra obliquidens
1 M zebra obliquidens
1 m Kyoga flameback
1 M aulonocara jacobfreibergi
1 m rubygreen
2 yellow sunburst peacocks
cleaning crew:clownloach,petracola cat,pleco
Corals/Plants:
all fake,
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Do research, just cause it is a cute fish does not mean it has a cute attitude. Be patient and things will come out right the first time.
Description:
Kyoga Flameback
Rated #1518: Freshwater Fish - Pseudotropheus Acei - Acei Cichlid Stocking In 100 Gallons Tank
Username: Sirisorn
Country: Thailand
Rank:
#1518 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Sirisorn on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
40
Quote:
Pile! Is that a jelly donut!
About Yourself:
Live in Thailand and new to fish keeping.
Fish Kept:
3 Labridochromis Caeruleus 3 Labridochromis Hongi 1 Labridochromis Perlmutt 2 Melanochromis Johannii (1m/1f) 3 Metriaclima Barlow (1m/2f) 3 Metriaclima Callainos "Cobalt Zebra" 1 Pseudotropheus Acei "ngara" 1 Pseudotropheus Crabo 1 Pseudotropheus Daktari 3 Pseudotropheus Damasoni 3 Pseudotropheus Esthera 1 Pseudotropheus with orange belly
Corals/Plants:
N/A
Tank Size:
100 gallons
Advice:
Hey I'm new and need advice. If you have any for African Cichlids feel free to email me
Description:
Pseudotrophues acei ngara hanging out with a Metriaclima Callainos Cobalt Zebra.
Rated #1519: Freshwater Fish - Carassius Auratus - Comet Goldfish Stocking In 10 Gallons Tank
Username: Fitz
Country: United States
Rank:
#1519 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Fitz on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
16
About Yourself:
I have been a fish keeper for more than 4 years now. I am pretty much addicted at this point. I plan to work at Petsmart when I get my license, and work in the Aquarium department.
Fish Kept:
Right now I have a Goldfish named Spicoli, he is 4 years old and 4", and also needs to be re-homed. Also I have 7 baby bluegill. They are doing great in my tank, and even eating Omega One Flakes. I do about 10% weekly or even more to keep the tank healthy since it is really overstocked right now. But when all these are gone I'm just gonna go with one Sailfin Molly or something.
Corals/Plants:
No Plants Right Now.
Tank Size:
10 gallons
Advice:
Research Research Research! I have learned so much in the past 6 months about aquariums it's not even funny. If you want a healthy and clean tank do your research!
Description:
Comet Goldfish
Rated #1520: Freshwater Fish - Toxotes Jaculatrix - Archer Fish Stocking In 60 Gallons Tank
Username: Chris Bondarenko
Country: Canada
Rank:
#1520 out of 2498 Freshwater Fish submitted all-time
Submitted By:
Chris Bondarenko on
Ratings:
4.38
Number of votes:
48
About Yourself:
This is my dream....a large tank directly behing my couch....fish swimmig all around my head. I started with a few small tanks but always pictured this one. I work & live in Toronto downtown core. I watch my fish for at least 30 min a night to keep me sane!!
Fish Kept:
1 Albino Frog, 1 Columbian Shark, 2 Dwarf Rainbow Gouramis, 1 Golden Angel, 1 Archerfish, 3 Orange Tetras, 1 Black Ghost Knife, 1 Highfin Leopard Pleco, and 1 Apple Snail.
Corals/Plants:
Drift wood, Rock, Gravel, and High-quality fake plants.
Tank Size:
60 gallons
Advice:
I have been doing this now for almost 4 years and learned with many mistakes. Take things slow, research everything, and take the time to enjoy your hard work.
Description:
Archerfish hunting.