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The most beautiful aquarium fish

There is, perhaps, not a single person on earth who will be left indifferent by a huge aquarium filled with beautiful fish. Let not everyone decide to have it at home, but, for sure, everyone will admire it. Today we will talk about the most beautiful and unusual inhabitants home pond - aquarium fish.

1. scalar common is a rather large fish (together with fins it can reach up to 20 cm in height), which has long been breaking all records of popularity among owners of home aquariums. The colors of these beauties range from silvery to various shades of red with dark stripes.
2. Botsia clown. Another cute minke whale that lives in the bottom layer of water. The content of this species has its own characteristics. Firstly, they absolutely cannot stand loneliness, so they need to be kept. large groups. Secondly, bots are nocturnal inhabitants, during the day they are passive, but at night they begin to become active. Therefore, they need to be fed in the evening. Thirdly, the bots definitely need shelter, so the aquarium should have a variety of grottoes, driftwood.
   
3. pearl gourami. In an overgrown with various narrow-leaved plants, such spotted fish look especially impressive. Male gourami are larger than females and much brighter colored. If you provide the gourami with suitable conditions, then after a while they will delight you with their mating games.
   
4. Extraordinarily beautiful and bright, notobranchius able to decorate any aquarium. These unusual fish can be bought by mail in the form of "dry caviar". Notobranchius hails from hot Africa, where they live in small puddles formed after rain that falls only once or twice a year. Life cycle notobranchius is short - until the puddle is dry, they have time to hatch from eggs, grow up, lay eggs and die. The eggs laid by them are so reliably protected that they calmly wait in the sand for the next rain. By a strange whim of nature, the fish living in a muddy puddle have an unusually beautiful color.
   
5. Panak- an unusual representative of the catfish family. The whole appearance of panaks resembles ancient times when life was just emerging on Earth. They feed on plant deposits that form on stones and glass, scraping it off with a sucker mouth. When arranging an aquarium for panaks, it should be remembered that there should not be narrow cracks or holes in it in which panaks could get stuck.
   
6. hybrid parrots- an artificially bred species of aquarium fish that appeared not so long ago in Southeast Asia, but has already become insanely popular. Outwardly, such fish are really similar to parrots and the shape of the head, and bright unusual colors. But, unfortunately, the offspring from these bright beauties turns out to be colorless.
   
7. Lionhead cichlid- Another aquarium inhabitant, distinguished by an unusual head shape. She got her name because of the cone-shaped growth on her head, giving her a resemblance to a lion.
   
8. Discus. Bright handsome discus are very smart and friendly, quickly get used to the owner and practically take food from his hands. Although these fish are not cheap, but with their beauty and interesting habits well worth the cost of their acquisition.
   
9. Cichlazoma Severum "Red Pearl", also called a false discus, is an artificially bred fish, very graceful, one might even say majestic. She has a very peaceful disposition, showing nervousness and anxiety only during the breeding season.
   
10. Known to any kid from fairy tales gold fish can decorate an aquarium of any size. There are so many species and hybrid forms of goldfish that it is impossible to list: comets, orandas, telescopes, shubunkins and lionheads - this is only a small part of the variety. Goldfish have a peaceful disposition and good appetite, so they often become victims of overfeeding.

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The most beautiful aquariums in the world

Aquarium can become an art. Helpful and very beautiful. Passionate creators of their own water worlds annually present their work at the IAPLC competition. The prize fund is over $50,000. More than 1000 photos are sent to the competition. Aquarists from 50 countries of the world take part.

Wichian Janjira, Thailand, 2013

The author of the idea of ​​the contest is Takashi Amano. The annual Nature Aquarium competition in Japan has been held since 2001. The judges have seen many photographs of wonderful aquariums, but it should be noted that the requirements for photographs of aquariums are very strict. If your aquarium is beautiful and the quality of the photo does not satisfy the judges, you will lose. Therefore, many, in addition to looking for amazing and rare plants, stones (for example, a tiger's eye), buy expensive equipment and invite professional photographers who can accurately convey the natural look of the aquarium.

Yutaka Kanno, Japan, 2013

Timucin Sagel, Turkey, 2012

Xuan Thuy Nguen Thi, Vietnam, 2013

Zhang Jian Feng, Japan, 2013

Pavel Bautin, Russia, winner of the competition 2010

Georg Werner Just, Germany, 2012

The jury of the competition and the contestants themselves:

1. African cornflower haplochromis (Haplochromis jacksoni)
The African lakes of Malawi, Tanganyika and Victoria abound with fish of the cichlid family. The cichlids of Lake Victoria are represented by the smallest number of species among the inhabitants of other lakes. The coloring of Victoria cichlids is less bright and variegated. Endemics of large African lakes usually grow up to 15-18 cm, with the exception of the Frontosa varieties, which can reach a length of 30-36 cm. African cichlids are less aggressive than their American counterparts. They require a spacious aquarium with fresh, slightly alkaline water and plenty of hiding places. All cichlids, without exception, are predators, and this must be taken into account when keeping them together with other fish.

2. Carp Koi (Koi)
These are freshwater ornamental carps that come in a huge number of color variations. In hobby aquariums and ponds, the most common koi are red, orange, black, brown flowers. However, there are a certain number of species that have other color shades: lilac, lemon yellow, and even green. Rare koi color combinations are valued in the hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. Koi live long and are very unpretentious fish.

3. Discus
These beauties are often called the kings of freshwater aquariums. The natural color of the discus consists of brownish shades, but breeders have brought out variations of all kinds of color combinations. These are very smart fish, quickly getting used to the owner and taking food directly from the hands. Discus like to live in clean, warm water in spacious aquariums with hard-leaved plants. This is one of the most expensive freshwater ornamental fish. Their cost can reach several hundred dollars per individual. The complex behavior of discus is very interesting to watch, and it is also a very exciting aesthetic spectacle.

4. Lionhead cichlid (Stearocranus)
The lion-headed cichlid steatocranus or the cone-fronted cichlid is interesting as unusual view, and its complex behavior. Its character cannot be called accommodating, while, at first glance, clumsy, this fish is very agile and sharp. It is almost impossible to catch it with a net from the aquarium without first removing all the shelters. A cone-shaped fatty growth on the forehead gives the head of a steatocranus a resemblance to a lion's muzzle. In the aquarium, they usually do not grow more than 15 cm. This is the most popular species among freshwater aquarium lovers among representatives of the Steatocranus genus.

5. Skat motoro Leopoldi (Potamotrygon Leopoldi)
The motoro Leopoldi stingray is one of the most beautiful and expensive (from 2000 euros) freshwater stingrays. It looks great in show tanks and is very popular with collectors due to its compact size (up to 25 cm in diameter). The bottom of the aquarium for the motoro Leopoldi stingray should have enough free space for this fish to swim. The soil should be soft and loose. These stingrays can be kept together with large fish occupying the upper water layers. Motoro rays are often used in freshwater imitations of marine aquariums. They eat insects, fish meat, dry mixes, but it must be borne in mind that this is a bottom fish, and all food must sink.

6.Aravana (Scleropages fotmosus)

Aravana is a dream for aquarium lovers. This is a very expensive and incredibly graceful fish. In nature, she often jumps out of the water to catch large insects, so the eyes of the Aravan are at the very top of the head.

Interestingly, in captivity, aravans catch food in the water column, from which their eyes began to squint a little. The price of these fish can be in the tens of thousands of dollars, and their owners even perform operations on these fish to correct eye defects. Aravans look spectacular in elongated aquariums against a dark background. Their metallic sheen gives them a kind of alien look, and smooth graceful movements act on the observer hypnotically.

7.gold fish(goldfish)
Goldfish are the most common inhabitants of freshwater aquariums. There are many hybrid forms and
color variations of goldfish. The breeders managed to modify beyond recognition their ancestor - the golden carp. Comets, veiltails, telescopes, orandas, lionheads, shubunkins and many other hybrids adorn the aquariums of goldfish lovers around the world today. These large and mobile fish are very fond of children, but they also often overfeed them, because goldfish always have a good appetite and it may seem that they are always hungry.

8. Orinok catfish (Phractocephalus Hemioliopterus)
The Orinoco catfish is another catfish representative that does not breed in aquariums and is especially popular with amateurs. This gluttonous fish eats everything that can pass into its huge mouth, however, it willingly contacts the owner and sometimes this communication develops into friendship between man and animal. The Orinoco catfish can grow to over 60 cm, so it requires spacious aquariums to keep it. It simply won’t work to keep other fish with him, because the catfish will eat them. Large stones as decorations are not very suitable, because the catfish can wag its tail and break the glass of the aquarium with them. This fish can be fed with meat, fish and offal.

9. Knifefish (Apteronotus leptorhynchus)
This unusual South American fish prefers to be nocturnal and hide in thickets of aquatic plants during the day. Knife fish is carnivorous and hunts at night, it is helped by special electroreceptors that capture the subtlest changes in electromagnetic fields. This fish swims equally well, both forward and backward. Fish breeders from St. Petersburg were the first to get offspring from knifefish.

10. Panak (Panaque nigrolineatus)
Panaki are one of the most original representatives of catfish. Their appearance is reminiscent of ancient fish fossils. The sucker mouth is equipped with a powerful scraper, with which panaki scrape off plant deposits from the surface of snags and stones. These catfish love to spend time attaching their mouths to glass or driftwood, often with their heads or backs down.
The scenery in an aquarium with panaks must be arranged in such a way that they do not form traps for these curious fish. The head of the panaki is wider than the body, and having climbed into a narrow hole or crevice, they get stuck in them and may die. Panaki will decorate large aquariums. They get along well with other species, although they can attack.
on their brothers, inferior to them in size.

11. Hybrid Parrots (Parrot Fish)
Hybrid parrots appeared not so long ago, but won the sympathy of aquarium lovers with, as they say, at first sight. These funny fish, whose head really bears some resemblance to the head of a real parrot, are brought to us from Southeast Asia. Breeders of this breed keep the origin of these fish in the strictest confidence. Only one thing is known for sure so far - hybrid parrots come from one of the species of cichlos, most likely - severum. These fish are found in a variety of colors. Parrot supplying companies do not hide the fact that the fish is artificially colored, but this technology, again, is not disclosed. Hybrid parrots have good health and a relatively peaceful disposition. They often breed in the aquarium, but their offspring are colorless.

12. Queen Nyasa (Aulonocara nyassae)
Queen Nyasa is a bright representative of the African cichlids of Lake Malawi. This beautiful fish fully justifies its name with its majestic appearance. Queen Nyasa looks especially impressive during mating and spawning. The behavior of these fish, however, like most cichlids, is complex, so it is very funny to watch them. Ironically, the queens (females) of this species look much more modest than males. Their outfit is usually dark olive, with contrasting dark stripes.

13. Cyphotilapia Frontosa
Another African lake, Tanganyika, has its own queen, the cyphotilapia Frontosa. She has a very expressive appearance, for which she has become popular among cichlid lovers. This fish is great for a show aquarium, it can be kept with other large inhabitants, corresponding to its size. Cyphotilapia is safe for catfish and mobile atherine, but is not averse to digging in the ground and pulling out plants from there. Frontosa can perfectly complement the composition of pseudo-marine aquariums, as it has an extraordinary appearance and color.

14. Tsikhlozoma Severum "Red Pearl" (Red Severum)
Cichlosoma Severum 'Red Pearl'. It is also called a false discus for a certain external resemblance. Indeed, the uninitiated can easily mistake these severums for the kings of aquariums - discus. Red pearls, despite their impressive size, are quite peaceful fish. This is an artificially bred breed, incredibly spectacular color. Red severums are graceful and majestic, calm, but during the spawning period they have some irritability: they begin to frantically defend their territory.

15. Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri)
Piranhas. The beauty of these fish is on the fine line with horror. Perhaps it is precisely such an unusual contrast that makes these fish especially popular in recent times. There are a huge number of rumors and myths around piranhas, often fictitious and not true. One of the most common myths speaks of the extraordinary bloodthirstiness and gluttony of these fish. In fact, piranhas eat very little: 30-40 grams is enough for the normal growth of one individual. meat in two days. At the same time, they peacefully coexist with small characins, viviparous, barbs, etc. For example, piranhas can be kept in the same aquarium with a flock of neon, without any risk to the life of the latter.

16. Botia clown (Botia macracantha)
The clown boat is a funny, originally colored fish that occupies the bottom layer of the water column. This social fish does not tolerate loneliness. It is necessary to keep fights only in a group. The peak of activity in these fish occurs at night, so they need to be fed in the evening. In order for the bots to feel comfortable in their aquarium, there should be a lot of shelters in the form of snags and rocky grottoes. These fish occupy their favorite “mink” and since then, consider it their living space. This must be remembered when changing the scenery in the aquarium. They feed bots with sinking dry and frozen food.

17. Common angelfish (Pterophyllum Scalare)
Angelfish are frequent inhabitants of freshwater decorative aquariums. They look great among mangrove snags and thickets of plants with long, elongated leaves. These are quite large fish: together with fins, their height can reach 20 cm. If they do not contain barbs, minors and other lovers of profit at someone else's expense, then long “whiskers” grow in angelfish - in fact, they are modified pectoral fins. The natural color of these freshwater fish silvery with vertical dark stripes. Breeders have bred many breeds and color variations of these fish. Today, koi angelfish, which are red, yellow and orange in color, are very popular among hobbyists. Fish of this breed do not grow as large as their black and white relatives.

18. Labeo Bicolor (Labeo bicolor)
Labeo bicolor. The homeland of this fish is the streams and rivers of Thailand. Labeo is not a catfish, but can swim upside down and quite often does this by eating fouling from plants and stones. This is a very beautiful, slender fish that cleans the aquarium of algae. You should not keep several labeos at the same time, unless the aquarium is long and spacious so that each of them occupies its own territory. Otherwise, conflicts between them are inevitable, although the labeos cannot do much harm to each other.

19. Apistogram Remiresi (Papiliochromis ramirezi)
Apistogramma Ramirezi or, as it is also called, a butterfly, a small fish of indescribable beauty and grace. These are very peaceful apistograms, which can be kept even in a small aquarium with other medium-sized fish. Butterflies look spectacular in aquariums densely planted with nymphs and echinodorus. At the same time, it is desirable that the surface of the water be obscured by light filter plants. In such an almost intimate setting, Ramirezi feel relaxed and demonstrate their interesting characteristic behavior.

20. Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)
Pearl gourami looks great in a freshwater aquarium overgrown with wallisneria and other narrow-leaved plants, among snags and coconut shells. These fish, like other labyrinths, from time to time swim up to the surface of the water to take a breath of air. Male gourami are larger than females and have a more variegated coloration. These fish are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and do not tolerate it dropping below 22˚C for a long period. And, if you raise the temperature in the aquarium above 29 ° C, then the male gourami begins to build a nest of air bubbles on the surface of the water, after which spawning occurs. It is very interesting to observe the mating behavior of gourami, but in order to get viable offspring, it is necessary to provide these fish with special conditions in the spawning aquarium.

21. Labidochromis 'yellow' (Labidochromis 'yellow')
Yellow cichlid hummingbird. A bright yellow color is not often found among freshwater tropical fish, which may be why the hummingbird cichlid can be found so often in pseudo-marine aquariums. Despite their formidable origins, yellow hummingbirds have a very peaceful nature and get along with all types of medium and large fish. These are very mobile and funny fish that can revive and decorate any aquarium.

22. Neon (Paracheirodon axelrodi)
Neons are one of the smallest, but very spectacular aquarium fish. A flock of these luminous beauties will not disturb the idyll of the Dutch aquarium, but enliven its calm and peaceful landscape. They look equally good in both small and large aquariums. Neons can be kept with other schooling fish such as zebrafish, rasboras, barbs, etc. They do not like hard water, and spawn only in very soft water having a slightly acidic reaction. Breeding neon is not an easy task, so only very experienced amateurs do it.

23. Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Guppies are the very first fish of novice amateurs, who often return to them again, having already gained experience. There is an opinion that it is very unpretentious fish, however, this is not the case at all. Yes, indeed, outbred "gupys" are able to withstand rather bad conditions, but thoroughbred beauties, on the contrary, are capricious and demanding on the quality of water and feed. To date, breeders have bred a huge number of guppy breeds of various colors and fin shapes. The aquarium, full of multi-colored shreds - male guppies, is not just an interior decoration, but the pride of the owner - a real cult thing.

24. Notobranchius (Nothobranchius rachovi)
Notobranchius are perhaps the only ones aquarium fish, which can be bought by mail in the form of "dry caviar". The fact is that in nature, notobranchius live in small puddles that form after rain in African desert which goes there once a year. In the short time of the existence of this puddle, they manage to hatch, grow, spawn and, no matter how sad it sounds, die. Notobranchius eggs are protected from complete drying out and wait in the sand for the next rainy season to make their way all over again. For unknown reasons, these fish, which spend most of their lives in a muddy puddle, are of extraordinary beauty in coloring.

25. Chromis handsome (Hemichromis bimaculatus)
Chromis-handsome is one of the brightest representatives of the cichlid family. This predator has a stern disposition, but is potentially dangerous only for small fish, although during the spawning period it can hit any unconcerned inhabitant of the aquarium with a swift blow. Thousands of luminous dots adorning his body shimmer with every movement of the chromis. A couple of these fish caring parents, which are able to breed and raise offspring even in a common aquarium, but the rest of its inhabitants are not good at the same time.

26. Sumatran barb (barbus tetrazona)
Sumatran barbs are real water activators. For Feng Shui, this is a powerful energy tool. Barbs prefer to be in motion all the time, and if you consider that this is a schooling fish, then the aquarium with them will simply seethe. These incredibly energetic fish calm down only after a hearty feeding, hiding in the shade of large-leaved plants, and then not for long. In a spacious aquarium, Sumatran barbs can grow up to 5 cm or more in length. They look very impressive in a flock, but keeping them with sedentary fish is not worth it, because. barbs are not averse to cutting their fins for fun.

Which of them are the most beautiful and popular? In fact, there are a lot of them, we will name only 9 of the most popular. And this:

Gourami Lyalius

This calm and picky fish today can be seen in a wide variety of aquariums - from small to large. She is not only beautiful, but also very popular.

The coloration of these dwarf catfish resembles a tiger. But the nature of the fish is much more peaceful, because they easily get along with various inhabitants of the aquarium. And they grow only up to 60 cm in length.

gold fish

Remember the tale of the goldfish A.S. Pushkin? Yes, yes, that's exactly what he caught from the sea with the help of a seine. And today she quietly gets along in the aquarium along with its other inhabitants. True, desires are no longer fulfilled. Although... who knows?

Pygmy catfish Corydoras speckled

This is another type of dwarf catfish, only already blue "speckled". He is peaceful, unpretentious, calmly gets along with many other fish, eats both dry food and in the form of granules or flakes. Lives about 8-10 years.

black piranha

Piranhas are the most biting aquatic creatures on the planet. But in the aquarium they lose their ferocious nature, become more calm and peaceful. The main thing - do not lower your hand into the water in which these fish live if there is a cut on it.

Bluefish Surgeon

This fish became very popular immediately after the release of the cartoon "Finding Nemo". But their character is not the most enviable - gentle, fastidious, sometimes very aggressive. In addition, he loves to swim. Therefore, the aquarium should be at least 280 liters in the presence of one individual and at least 350 - with two.

Zebra Lionfish

The courage and courage of the lionfish can be envied. She never succumbs to difficulties. And if he sees the enemy, he tries to turn his back on him and prick with several needles at once, which contain poison. If she succeeds, the enemy will experience paralysis of the skeletal and respiratory muscles. But, nevertheless, many aquarists still acquire it for their reservoirs.

Anemone (clown fish)

This beautiful has become a prototype not only for the heroes of Hollywood cartoons, but also for funny toys that children love very much. It won't be hard to find out.

yellow-tailed chrysiptera

Chrysiptera looks more like a colorful toy than creature. But that's just in the picture. In fact, she is very pugnacious, especially if someone encroaches on her territory.

These are the most beautiful fish for the aquarium. Choose the best!

Beauty is a relative concept, because everyone prefers a certain color and look. There are many beautiful fish that attract attention with a bright color or fin structure. But there is a limited number underwater inhabitants adapted to life in an aquarium and able to coexist together. These features should be taken into account when settling the reservoir.

Guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish.

Small and medium size

Before settling in an aquarium, it is important to consider its size, as large fish need space. And also it should be taken into account that there are carnivorous species, the neighborhood with which will be dangerous for small fish. Among the small representatives special attention deserve:

• Danio pink- mobile little creatures from the Karpov family. The original color gave them the popular name "ladies' stocking" - they are characterized by tiger fins and a dark blue striped body. It is preferable to breed them in flocks - this way they will look spectacular, they will become especially noticeable on a blue background.
• Guppy- popular and inexpensive aquarium fish ranging in size from 4 to 8 cm. They attract attention with a stunning tail fin that has a lot of colors. Unpretentiousness can be attributed to its advantages - it is non-aggressive and undemanding to food, it multiplies rapidly.

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  This fish is small, about 8 cm.

  Pelvicachromis- thanks to the colorful coloring, the fish is also known as a parrot. It is a prominent representative of Cichlids. Males are attracted by a brown back and blue-violet iridescent sides, while females have a red underbelly.

• Apistogram of Ramirezi- a little queen with a real crown on her head. It has a yellow body color with a blue tint, the front of the back is covered with red-brown scales. The belly and throat are golden in color, and a black stripe is located on the eyes. In addition to this splendor, the whole body is strewn with iridescent spots of green and blue color. The image is crowned with transparent fins with a red frill, and the head fin is distinguished by a black tone and resembles a crown.

A number of fish have an attractive color
• Chromis butterfly- this small and mobile fish has a small fin in the form of a tiara and a truly royal color. The body of the "butterfly" is painted in yellow with a bright bluish sheen. The throat and chest of the beauty are golden in color. The original fins are transparent with a red border. Unlike the male, females have a pinkish or crimson abdomen. In addition, the male is slightly larger and has an elongated radial dorsal fin.
• A beautiful aquarium fish deserves special attention Neon. These friendly and calm inhabitants prefer to stay in a pack. They have a body only 2 cm long, but their life expectancy reaches about 4 years. They are distinguished by a bright red stripe on a transparent silver body.

In this video you will learn more about fish for the aquarium:


Tangerines - rare and most beautiful aquarium fish. They grow up to 6 cm and have a stunning color - blue and turquoise stripes and spots outlined by ultramarine are scattered on the orange body.

But they are demanding in care and cannot breed in an aquarium, so the cost of the curiosity is high.

Unusual Akara

The homeland of the fish is South America. It is characterized by a small size up to 10 cm in length and iridescent blue scales. Shiny spots are scattered all over the body, and black stripes run across the body. The red-orange edging of the fins looks spectacular.

Females have a significant difference - during the spawning period, their color becomes even brighter, but they need stone shelters for reproduction. The turquoise akara is aggressive towards its neighbors, but when proper care and big size aquarium is able to coexist peacefully with other inhabitants.


The color of this fish is richer during spawning.

Types of gourami

Gourami is one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish. They usually grow up to 8-10 cm in length. They have a flat elongated body and beautiful fins. There are many colors among which are common:

• pearl - rare view with a silvery body and a purple tint of scales, light specks are scattered over the body and look like pearls, the fins are blue;
• gold - a selected variety with a golden body and two spots on the sides of a dark color;
• lunar - have a specific gray-blue overflow and long antennae;
• spotted - they have olive scales and silvery sides.

They are unpretentious in food - dry and live food is suitable, resistant to diseases. To keep them, you need an aquarium with a capacity of 130 liters and calm water.

Popular Discus

Discus is a medium-sized fish, reaching up to 20 cm in length. natural environment the Amazon River basin, and in captivity grows up to 10 cm. It appeared on the territory of Europe at the beginning of the last century. The name of the underwater creature corresponds to the shape of the body - a disk flattened from the sides. Stripes usually run along the body, and the fins have a red tone. Has many shapes and colors.

The fish is picky about the conditions, requires a special feeding regime and a water temperature of about 28 degrees. Plenty of space and regular water changes are the key to the health of an exotic pet.

Famous Angelfish

The size of the scalar is directly proportional to the size of the reservoir, in nature it grows up to 15 cm in length and 25 cm in height. The body has a diamond shape and elongated fins. Sometimes it is called an angel fish. The main color is muted green, olive with vertical stripes. Most of the bright fish for the aquarium are artificially bred. Marble species, zebras, gold, black are common. Rare is pink luminous.


These fish live in a flock

For a comfortable living, weekly partial water changes and oxygen saturation are necessary.

The shape of the container is preferably high and not very long. One of the positives is the omnivorous nature of the South American Cichlids, but live food should also be on the menu. These are schooling non-aggressive fish, so you should choose similar neighbors.

gold fish

These fish are primarily associated with the fulfillment of desires. The tailed beauty is a subspecies of the silver carp, today many species of various sizes, shapes and colors have been selected. Basically, its size does not exceed 15 cm without a tail, but in special reservoirs it can grow up to 35 cm. The body has an oblong shape, slightly compressed from the sides. There are species with large bulging eyes.

The most popular among aquarists are varieties with red, pale pink, yellow and black colors. Short-bodied fish can live only 15 years, and long-bodied fish are long-lived, their life span reaches 40 years. Unpretentious in care, it is desirable for them to equip a classic aquarium with good filtration and aeration. They are prone to obesity, so you need to monitor the amount of feed.

Goldfish are friendly and can be kept together with other species, but veiltails are best kept separately. They are characterized by slowness and poor eyesight, so nimble neighbors can leave them without food.


These fish live for about 15 years.

Fighting cockerel

The Siamese cockerel is an aggressive fish with an attractive appearance. Homeland bully - Thailand. The maximum body length of Siamese representatives reaches 8 cm. Species differ in color:

• solid individuals can be red, yellow, white, black, blue, green, lilac and orange;
• in bicolor species, the body has one color, and the fins have another;
• multicolor - spots of various shapes and colors are scattered on the body;
• cambodian - distinguished by a pale tonality of the body and bright fins;
• butterfly - the tips of the fins are contrastingly highlighted in white.

Cockerel fish are suitable for keeping in a small aquarium. They are also able to breathe air.

Blue fish surgeon

It is impossible not to notice this waterfowl - individuals have an intense blue color of the body, a black back and a lemon tail. The second common name is the royal surgeon. The body is strongly compressed on the sides and reaches 30 cm. The back is painted in intense black, the body is dark blue.

A mobile fish needs a spacious reef aquarium with shelters and tunnels. However, it must be handled with care, as poisonous blades are located on the torso. It has a peaceful character and exists well both in species groups and with other inhabitants.


This fish needs a spacious aquarium.

Large representatives of the water world

An aquarium with a volume of more than 300 liters is a real treasure. It is possible to recreate a closed ecosystem from any underwater paradise. The following species are in demand among huge fish:

1. Pterygoplicht- orderly among sucker fish. It has an attractive brindle color, the size of an adult in captivity does not exceed 30 cm. It coexists peacefully with small fish swimming in the middle and upper layers.
2. Arowana- fish with an oblong body up to 70 cm in length and rich color. It hunts insects by jumping out of the water, so it can be bred in an aquarium with fresh water from 600 liters.
3. carp koi- Japanese ornamental fish, reaching 70 cm in length. For comfortable maintenance, a capacity of 800 liters is required. It has a silvery body with red bright spots. Shubunkins, comets, discus are ideal neighbors for a predator.

Large fish are attracted not only by their size, they can have a variegated color and unusual shape. At home, you can rarely meet them, they are mainly kept in office and exhibition premises.

Orinoco or red-tailed catfish

This is a large resident of the aquarium, it requires a capacity of about 500 liters. Catfish sizes reach 60 cm. Aquarists fell in love with him for his ability to contact with a person and eat food from his hands, he allows himself to be stroked. It has a blue body with a white belly and a red tail.

The fish protects its territory and perceives other inhabitants as food, so it is advisable to settle it alone or with family members. It is not able to breed in an aquarium, so the price for an individual is high. It is undesirable to place stones at the bottom, as they can fly off and break the glass from the blow of the tail.

Red-banded Mastacembelus

This is a snake-shaped predatory fish, reaches 50 cm in length and 8 cm in width. Attracts with bright red stripes on a dark gray body and the ability to communicate with the owner. Gradually, it can be taught to hand feeding, a favorite delicacy is aquarium shrimp.

It should be kept in aquariums over 300 l, it is desirable to place artificial plants, as the fish tends to burrow into the roots. It is undesirable to breed more than one individual - intraspecific aggression will not allow peaceful coexistence. You need to place it with large moving fish. Care must be taken when cleaning the aquarium, as the spikes on the back of the Mastacembelus secrete a poisonous liquid.

the beauty underwater world impresses with its splendor and variety, and decorative beautiful fish for the aquarium give their owners joy and peace. The painstaking work of scientists allows you to choose from a variety of hybrids that are suitable in size and color.

Despite the fact that beauty is a very subjective factor, there is some tendency towards the species preferences of aquarium inhabitants. In other words, some fish appear in houses more often, others are suitable only for some. These observations allow us to form a list of the most beautiful fish.

One of the most popular cichlids living in the Malawian lakes is the African cornflower haplochromis. Despite the relatively large size (about 17 cm), this fish is calmer than its African relatives. There is a variety - Frontosa, whose individuals in captivity can reach a size of 35 centimeters. Therefore, it is necessary to select an aquarium taking into account the number of large individuals. Such fish live in alkaline water and love a variety of shelters (grottoes, algae, houses). However, it is worth considering the fact that, despite their peaceful nature, they are still predators, so you should choose your neighbors with extreme caution.

This carp lives in fresh water. Aquarium enthusiasts like this species due to its exclusive, variegated coloration. The most popular are individuals whose body is painted in red, black, orange colors and their shades. Thanks to the efforts of breeders and selection, new shades were obtained: violet, bright yellow, dark green. The more unusual the color, the more expensive the pet will cost. The advantage of this carp is the longevity and ease of care.

The most beautiful fish considered the king of freshwater aquariums. The shades of her body can be very different from each other. Most often found in nature brown colors. Modern aquarists have already learned how to change the color of the fish, so you can find the original specimen, although the price for it will not be small. Discus is considered one of the most expensive representatives ornamental fish. One fish can cost the owner several hundred dollars. In favor of the acquisition of this fish is its intelligence. She is able to recognize the owner and eat from the hands. Discus prefer fresh warm water in a spacious aquarium. For a good maintenance, it is necessary to place hard-leaved plants in the aquarium.

This fish differs in appearance from most fish, thanks to a huge fatty bump on the forehead, which resembles a lion's head to some. In addition to this difference, it has a complex behavior. Often novice aquarists take it for a slow and harmless fish for the rest. In fact, she can be brisk and very sharp. To catch it from the fish house, you have to try hard. It is best to remove all the houses from the aquarium and only then start hunting with a net. This cichlid has a small size, about 15 centimeters.

Having a stingray in your aquarium is the dream of most aquarium owners. True, such an exotic will cost the owner an amount equal to about 2,000 euros. Motoro Leopoldi will be the decoration of a freshwater house. You can find it only from true collectors and at exhibitions. The slope gained popularity due to its compact size (diameter 20-25 cm). Having a stingray in your aquarium, you need to be prepared for some of its features, namely:

• Provide space for bottom movement;
• Pour soft and loose soil;
• Follow the rules for feeding bottom fish.

The stingray gets along well with the fish that occupy the upper layers. For feeding it is necessary to use fish fillet, insects. This fish can also eat dry food intended for catfish and bottom fish.

Arowana

Arowana is very interesting to watch. The fact is that to catch insects, the fish jumps out of the water. Behavioral feature explains the position of the fish eyes, which are located on the top of the head. The price of a graceful fish starts from 10 thousand dollars. Therefore, for most, it remains a dream. There are cases when wealthy owners performed operations on fish to correct eye defects. Such deviations in vision are explained by the fact that the fish catches food in the water column. Many who have seen her live note her hypnotic influence on a person.

Who didn't dream of having a goldfish in their aquarium as a child? Not surprisingly, goldfish are the most frequent inhabitants of freshwater homes. Breeders have proven that with the help of modern science you can change the golden carp beyond recognition, paint it in unusual colors. Real goldfish are large and very mobile. It is worth paying close attention to the nutrition of these inhabitants. Goldfish can eat all the food that they will be given. Overfeeding can lead to obesity, organ dysfunction.

Another large inhabitant of the aquarium. Egor sizes often exceed 60 centimeters. The size of the aquarium should be appropriate for this giant animal. But, unfortunately for breeders, catfish do not breed in captivity, hence the high price for each specimen. The main characteristics for which the catfish is so loved is its ability to contact a person and eat all kinds of food. The Orinoco catfish is very jealous of its territory and perceives swimming fish as food, so it makes no sense to settle others next to it. Danger for an aquarium with a large catfish can be heavy cobblestones. The strength of the tail fin is enough to throw the stone aside and break the glass with it.

This fish arrived in aquariums from the waters South America. It is not easy to see how she actively frolic in the pond, because she is nocturnal. During daylight hours, fish prefer to rest in dark thickets. The fish are carnivores. To catch food at night, her body has electroreceptors, which are able to pick up slight fluctuations in electromagnetic fields. An amazing feature of this fish is the ability to swim both forward and backward. Until recently, it was believed that it was impossible to get offspring in captivity. The idea of ​​reproduction was turned over by our compatriots, aquarists from St. Petersburg.

Panak is distinctive and original. Appearance catfish is similar to its distant ancestors. In the oral cavity, he has a special organ, similar to a scraper. With its help, panak easily cleans plaque from aquarium decor, glass. The suction cups on his body are so strong that he can easily attach himself to a snag with his back down and stay in place. With such catfish, you need to be very careful. Sneaking through the scenery, he can get stuck in narrow traps and die. In general, panak is a good neighbor. He rarely attacks fish of equal size.

hybrid parrots

Amazing fish, whose head is similar to funny bright birds - parrots. The fish obtained through the efforts of Asian breeders is loved all over the world. About how they managed to create such beauty, ichthyologists are silent. The only information that the public has today is that hybrid parrots were bred from the cichlosome species. Like birds, fish have a huge variety of colorings. Asian breeders do not deny that the fish is artificially colored, but they do not intend to reveal the secrets of the technology. Fun fact, those born to colored parents are completely colorless. Those who settled parrots in their aquarium note that a special growing technology does not prevent the fish from reproducing naturally.

The African cichlid fits wonderfully harmoniously into marine aquariums. It has interesting colors and majestic views. Thanks to these characteristics, the fish was awarded the title of royalty. Breeders note that the most interesting period in the life of fish is mating games. Cyclids have always been distinguished by complex behavior, Queen Nyasa was no exception to this rule. Despite the female name of the breed, males are somewhat more beautiful than females. Their body has an olive color and dark stripes.

Cichlomosa severum is often called the Red Pearl and False Discus. There is a deal of truth in it. It is quite difficult to deny the external resemblance to discus. An inexperienced aquarist will not be able to tell the difference between them in the same pond. The body of a red pearl is larger than the average, but this does not prevent him from remaining peaceful towards his neighbors. An exception can only be the spawning period, when both individuals begin to fiercely guard their territory. The breed was bred through the efforts of breeders, which is why its coloring is extremely effective.

It is difficult to call this fish beautiful. Its popularity is associated more with the horror and fear that a predator inspires. These fish have collected a huge number of legends and secrets around their person. Most of them are contrived, but not without logic. The most common rumor is that fish are bloodthirsty and voracious. In fact, one fish eats about 40 grams of meat in a couple of days. It would seem that such fish would never get along with other neighbors, but practice proves that barbs and charats are able to survive. Surprisingly, even viviparous and neons remain untouched.

An interesting fish that mainly lives in the lower layers of the aquarium. The fish is very social, so it is necessary to settle in small flocks in the aquarium. Botsia is a nocturnal inhabitant, so eating is best done in the evening. This inhabitant will not refuse various snags, grottoes and shelters. Botsia the clown finds his "house" and does not let anyone else in there, so the number of shelters should correspond to the number of a special one in the aquarium. It is necessary to feed the fish with bottom food, since their mouth is located on the bottom.

Common angelfish live in fresh water. It is a mistake to compare real angelfish with decorative koi breeds. Ordinary fish grow up to 20 centimeters. If you put them in an aquarium with very peaceful neighbors, then the whiskers located on the lower part can be very long. Breeders here have also made efforts to bring out non-standard colors. The common angelfish is silver in color with dark vertical stripes all over its body, including its head and tail.

This fish came to aquarists from the waters of Thailand. It is not uncommon to hear that it is compared with a catfish. The point is her amazing ability to swim upside down. Most often, such a coup is associated with eating food from the inner surface of snags. Labero Bicolor are incredible owners, so they do not tolerate competition. Most often, one individual lives in an aquarium, which ideally feels like the mistress of all territories. To get a second representative of the breed, you need to purchase a long aquarium. True, if a fight occurs between two representatives of this breed, it is unlikely that anyone will suffer.