Hit enter to search

My First Freshwater Aquarium

Home Fishkeeping Articles Freshwater My First Freshwater Aquarium
Filter Flow Rate Calculator
Fish Stocking Calculator
Arowana
About Arowana
My First Arowana
Common Arowana Diseases
What Is The Lateral Line System?
Freshwater
About Freshwater
My First …
Beginner's Quick Guide: Aquarium Setup
My First Freshwater Aquarium
Quick Start
Selecting Your Aquarium
Understanding Filtration
Understanding Nitrogen Cycle
Oxygenation
Types of Filters
Light Tubes and Light Sets
Decorative
Introducing New Fish
Feeding Your Fish
Maintenance Guide
My First Betta
My First Guppy
My First Planted Tank
Common Aquarium Fish Diseases
Overfeeding
Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy?
Marine
About Marine

MY FIRST FRESHWATER AQUARIUM

As compared to marine and brackish fishkeeping, freshwater fishkeeping is relatively more popular amongst hobbyist, with the hardiness of freshwater fish and low maintenance costs being the main contributing factors.

Fishes that are more hardy is typically recommended to beginners, as they require less attention and are not easily affected by changes in water parameters. Some of these hardy freshwater fish includes cichlids, guppies, mollies, bettas, plecos and loaches. Maintenance costs for freshwater fishkeeping can be kept relatively low as specific equipment to salinity levels or maintain a constant water temperature is not necessary.

Let’s get started on some fishkeeping information and tips!