TOP 5: Easy BEGINNER Fresh Water FISH
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Beginner fish keepers need to keep beginner fish. There are a lot of fish out there to keep, but there are certain species that are more fitted for beginners. What to look for in keeping your first fish, is how hardy it is, and social traits, breeding, growth rate, full grown size, care level of a fish. This is a video all about what fish are great for a beginner, which will be forgiving, and give newcomers time to grasp their own skills in aquariums. There are certain fish that were left out like live bearers which are GREAT for beginners, but they constantly give birth to baby fish, fry. which leads to beginners having to feed, keep alive, and house, or relocate new fish, which isn't an easy task for a beginner. there are fish like goldfish, ironically it is the thumbnail for this video, but goldfish are sturdy fish, but they get big, are messy, and need a little more care then they usually get. other fish that are really hardy like Oscars, are not on this list, because they get too big, and are too aggressive. The fish are very rewarding and very hardy, but most beginners can't house a fish in a large aquarium. for any new Aquariust i suggest getting the biggest fish tank that you can afford, upfront, and in on going cost, you have to think about medications, water conditioners, equipment, food, electric bill, etc, that all contribute to the cost. Having a bigger aquarium is going to be more forgiving then having a smaller aquarium, the water parameters are going to be more stable, and the bad effects of an aquarium will be spread out due to the larger water volume. a good stand point for a newcomer in freshwater would be anywhere between a 29 - 55 gallon aquarium. for a newcomer in salt water i would start with a 55- 125 gallon yes it is going to become more expensive, but also more forgiving. be patient if you are new with aquariums fish tanks and fish. take your time, have a plan, do the research, and have dedication, learn your system not the hobby. get in a group either it be on the internet, or at the local fish store, and familiarize yourself with more experience aquarium keepers, so you can have a go to for help with your aquarium, i'm always here for the new people. my channel was formed for the new people so i could give my knowledge back to the community. please like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comment section below in this video. until next time i've been wayne with wayne's fish world, and i will see you next time.
10. comment for TOP 5: Easy BEGINNER Fresh Water FISH
>Goldfish for thumbnail
Most likely I will get rid of guppies, or put them into the 55 gallon with the two angelfish as background fish, and use the 10 gallon for breeding (only for 2 days) is that okay? Also, if the eggs are in the 10 gallon, and I put the male and female back into the 55 gallon, when I go to put them back in the 10 gallon for laying more eggs, will the babies eat the younger babies? I'd be selling the babies at what age? What age is okay to sell them? 2 months?
Also, to make the angelfish comfortable in their 55 gallon, I will be having some driftwood with anubias barteri and some java moss and java fern. Are all of those okay for angelfish? Can I keep the guppies with them? I was thinking about getting other fish in the 55 besides the angels and guppies (if i even have them) would black skirt tetras be okay? and how about instead of guppies or tetras, would a dwarf gourami or a peal gourami or a honey be okay? How many can I have? can I have them in the 55 when the angels are babies? What fish can I add before the angels?
Sorry for such a long comment, but I really need to know :) Thank you.
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they cost lots of money
and i mean A LOTS
and + i cant buy anything online cuz its not allowed yet here where i live :/
So it died in a few days how do I stop that from happening again (everything in the tank was perfect)
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Anyone else feel this way?
10) Goldfish (Very Hardy Fish That Can Live Up To 30 Years. Minimum Tank Size Is 30 US Gallons. Often Sold As Feeder Fish.
9) Zebra Danio (Schooling Fish That May Nip Other Fish's Fins)
8) Black Skirt Tetra (Schooling Fish That May Nip Other Fish's Fins)
7) Rummy Nose Tetra (Schooling Fish That May Nip Other Fish's Fins)
6) Neon Tetra (Schooling Fish That May Nip Other Fish's Fins, Never Keep These Fish With Angel Fish Or Other Bigger Fish That May Eat Them)
5) Molly Fish (Livebearing Fish That Can Be Found In Almost Every Pet Shop)
4) Platy Fish (Livebearing Fish That Can Be Found In Almost Every Pet Shop, A Close Relative Of The Swordtail Fish)
3) Swordtail Fish (Livebearing Fish That Can Be Found In Almost Every Pet Shop, A Close Relative Of The Platy Fish)
2) Guppy Fish (Livebearing Fish That Can Be Found In Almost Every Pet Shop Sometimes Sold As Feeder Fish)
1) Siamese Fighting Fish (Hardy But Aggressive Fish Usually Kept Alone In A 5 Gallon Tank. Female Counterparts Are Usually Sold As Feeder Fish)
yes or no.
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1) Male + Male = They will fight to the death! They are highly territorial fish and have been bred over many, many years to intensify the fighting instinct.
Yea,goldfish grow HUGE. They need a minimum of like a 50 gallon tank.
Bettas don't go well with other bettas, gouramis or anything else with long fins. A betta is dumber than a rock and will try to fight anything it thinks is another betta. If you're getting a 20-gallon tank, a nice community would be a betta, two convicts and two corydoras catfish. Try to get two male or two female convicts - convicts breed like rabbits but they're harder to get rid of.
5: Fancy Guppies
4: Mollies
3: Cherry Barb
2: Dwarf Gourami
1: Betta fish
2. Guppies
3. Mollies
4. Platies
5. Neons
Personally, Gourami have always been my favorites
there is a very good reason why you flack from both sides.you torturing all those animals in that of space.
also all betta should live to at least be 5.just cause your 1 betta lived that long doesn't prove much cause most betta put in those conditions barely live a year or two.
also I say 2.5 min.
Problem 1: if you want guppies to have a good life they need salt - special aquarium salt, at least one tablespoon per five gallons. Guppies can live in water that's saltier than seawater, so if you get a little too much in there, no problem! A lot of other fish can't handle any salt, so if you want guppies plus other fish you need to pick "other fish" that like salty water.
Problem 2: guppies can't live alone. They're a schooling fish and need several friends. If you can get a 20-gallon aquarium, put 20 guppies in it and they'll be happy campers.
Problem 3: guppies breed quickly.
PICK THE HEART THAT REPRESENTS YOUR FAV TRIPLET!
Ok, so.. you said that Bettas are the best fish for beginners. Therefore, I have a few questions about these and trust that you would give me bettter answers than most people on the internet.
- My Dad says that these fish are really agressive as they are fighting fish, is this true?
- Following on from the previous question, is it possible to keep multiple betta fish together?
- Are they considered 'tropical' fish and what does that mean?
Thanks for the help,
Mia.
third bettas aren't aggressive as people think they are, its not a good idea to house with with guppies since their long fins kinda look like a betta's you can keep multiple females together, only 1 male. they are TROPICAL, and it means they like to have water around 75 deg ......i started a video searies called, "my first aqaurium" go to my playlist on my channel and check it out. i also have a how to care guide for bettas
What tempearure do I need 2 set during winter in the heater.
Unless you can provide a very large aquarium, like a 300-gallon one, Oscars aren't really the fish for you. If you want to keep cichlids, how about Jack Dempseys or Firemouths? You can keep three or five of them (never keep cichlids in even numbers because they'll go to war against each other) in a 55 and they're a lot more entertaining than an Oscar is.
I was, in fact reacting to the bigger is betta remark you! made, , i actually thought it was funny ,
anyway 7öm 6
just a little tank, with a male and 3 girl betta s,
(also may be) + Pineapple Swordtail
5. Convict Cichlid. pros: Very Hardy, easy to care for, easy to breed, great personality, energetic easy to find. Cons: VERY Aggresive, and needs a decent sized tank (30 gallons)
4. Tiger Barbs Pros: Easy to find, very energetic, super hardy, schooling fish. Cons: Could be at times aggresive, needs a school of 5 so you need a good sized tank
3. Zebra Danios Pros: Easy to find, hardy, very energetic, schooling Cons: Small
2. Black molly Pros: SUPER Hardy, can live in brakish water, easy to breed, energetic Cons: Not a lot of color (I like them)
1: Betta Pros: Super hardy, super colorful, one of the most common fish to find, not to hard to breed Cons: people believe that they can live in 1 gallon bowls
5-Angel fish
4-danios
3-tetras
2-guppies
1-BETTA FISH
also buy second hand/look in the craigslist free section.I see good sized fish tanks on craigslist all the time for real cheap.plus they have the added benefit of coming with equipment you'd need to start and possibly the stand.
gallon for 4O years while if you put it in a 10 gallon,20 gallon 5 gallon it will probably live 5-15 years,20 years and above is the normal length of their lives so if it doesnt live for 20 years that means it is not properly cared for
WalMart doesn't take care of them well and sells people dead fish.
(5) Plecostomus catfish, bala sharks, pacu, clown loaches, arowana, paroon sharks, and kissing gouramis. I put all these guys together because they're nice, mellow, sedate fish that get huge quick. The smallest fish on this list is the clown loach and they get a foot long. The biggest fish is the paroon shark, which will get ten feet long if you're not careful.
(4) Chinese algae eaters. Better known among serious aquarists as Chinese fish killers, a Chinese algae eater will attempt to eat the rest of the fish in your tank, and he'll probably do it too. They're also ugly, boring and huge. And they don't eat algae. Chinese algae eaters suck.
(3) Oscars and Piranhas. AKA the Tasmanian devils of the aquarium. There is one huge difference between these massive piscivorous fish: The Oscar, like most predatory fish, will eat only what it can swallow whole - meaning that conceivably you can house Oscars with things like big plecos. Piranhas take bites out of their prey, so they can eat anything that's less aggressive than they are.
(2) Chaca catfish. There are two you might run into in your travels: Chaca chaca and Chaca bankanensis. This animal eats nothing but live fish. It's venomous to a greater degree than most other catfishes, especially if you step on one. It can eat a fish half as big as it is. It is butt-ugly. And it will severely acidify the water in your tank. Plus, it lives by burying itself in the sand base of your aquarium and lying in wait for prey to swim by. (A proper Chaca tank has a lot of leaf litter on the sand; the fish likes to burrow under leaves.) It gets its name because if you pull the Chaca chaca out of the water, it'll scream "chaca! chaca! chaca!" until you throw it back.
(1) Freshwater puffers. All freshwater puffers are extremely sensitive to the condition of their water...and the fish is a messy eater. Almost all of them are unwilling to live with other species of fish. A dwarf puffer, which gets about an inch long, is thoroughly capable of taking out a six-inch fish. Also, most puffers are quite predatory.
(0) Discus. The discus is one of the most beautiful of all freshwater fish. It's also one of the hardest fish to keep alive. It's a big fish so it needs a big, and especially a tall, aquarium - many discus lovers keep their charges in 150-gallon tall tanks. They have to be kept in groups. They are unbelievably sensitive to water quality. They need higher temperatures than other fish. These little bastards are every bit as hard to maintain as marine fish; their only saving grace is they're as dazzling as marine fish.
1 neon tetra
1 red minor tetra
1 zebra danio
1 cory cat
1 male betta
1 black kuhli loach...
so is this too overstocked?
zebra dainos are a good choice
also the colors are for more then just show and can be used as a way to tell if something is going wrong in a tank way before any fish are dead.in a healthy tank their colors will be a stable color and their color shouldn't be to bright or to dull.if their color is to dull it means their sick/there's a disease in your tank.if their colors go really bright it means there is high levels of ammonia or other chemical compound.
nice improvement, just a tiny bit of work to be done on the sound volume but other then that you are quite golden. Keep it up and you will surely win many likes from me.
Gabi