Aquarium fish
Aquarium fish are fish used in aquariums. They can be freshwater or saltwater. Some fish, such as the betta, can be aggressive.
List of aquarium fish
[change | change source]Freshwater
[change | change source]Goldfish
[change | change source]The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae of the order Cypriniformes. It is a great fish for aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. They have become an invasive pest in parts of North America. The average lifetime of a goldfish is ten to fifteen years.
Pike topminnow
[change | change source]The pike topminnow (Belonesox belizanus) is sometimes found in the aquarium trade, but it isn't an easy aquarium resident.
Green swordtail
[change | change source]The green swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a freshwater aquarium fish in the family Poeciliidae of the order Cyprinodontiformes. Green swordtails are very popular in aquariums.
Pygmy sunfish
[change | change source]Elassoma, the pygmy sunfishes, are popular as aquarium fish because of the males' iridescent colors and fascinating breeding behaviors.