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The Easiest Freshwater Fish To Care For — Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 — Santa Clarita Radio - Santa Clarita News - KHTS Radio Posted: 17 Aug 2020 08:51 AM PDT If you're thinking of adding an aquarium to your house, you might want to look up freshwater fish in your area. Freshwater fish's vibrant colors will add life to your room. Considering there are hundreds of freshwater fish species out there, finding your group of aquatic best friends might be a bit daunting, but don't worry as we've got you covered. These options listed here are low-maintenance, so keep reading to learn more about the easiest freshwater fish to care for. Neon Tetra You can start populating your tank with these small fishes. Neon Tetras are probably one of the most common on the market. They're small, beautiful, and easy to take care of. Like most freshwater fish, they are quite peaceful, and they will typically go about their day without being aggressive toward other fish in the tank. Neon tetras are omnivorous, so their diet can simply consist of basic fish flake, brine shrimp, or blood worms. Make sure to buy a school of neon tetras with at least 15-20 fish as they like to swim in a group. Also, make sure that your tank is at least 20 gallons large so that the group of fish can move freely. Cherry Barbs  This type is the most friendly of its family. Cherry barbs are beautiful little fish that grow to about 2 inches long and can adapt to big changes in the water, so you won't be too inclined to change the temperature or the acidity too often. Cherry barbs are an endangered species, so you might want to learn more on these freshwater fish to get more details on how to care for them. Cherry Barbs are also very active and social, so they'll likely get accustomed to your tank in no time. Like Neon Tetras, Cherry Barbs like to be kept in schools (a school of 6 or more) and will eat just about anything you feed them as soon as they adjust to the new environment. Platies Platies, while they may not have the longest lifespans, they have a peaceful temperament and are easy to take care of. They will also offer you a variety of vibrant colors to choose from. You won't have to worry about them living with other fishes in the same tank, as long as the other fish are not aggressive. They will eat fish flakes, algae that grow in your tank, and freeze-dried food. They can live in a 10-gallon sized tank but prefer dense vegetation, so make sure to add plants in the tank. Platies prefer small groups of fish and don't like the large schools, so consider getting a small number of platies if that is your first option. Betta Splendens Unlike other fish mentioned here, Betta Splendens are quite aggressive, even against their own breed. Keeping a group of them in a tank, especially if you're a beginner, will spell trouble. However, Betta Splendens are one of the most beautiful fish to have in your tank, and their unique colors are eye-pleasing. If you're a beginner who still wants to house Betta Splendens in their tank, you can choose just one, and giving it proper care will be an easy job for you. This is also an excellent choice, especially for those who want only one fish to raise. Keeping a Betta in a 5-gallon tank is ill-advised; make sure that you give it proper space to move around with ease. They will also eat a wide variety of food, but you can feed them the commercial Betta foods Black Skirt Tetra If you're more into black beauties, you might want to get Black Skirt Tetras (also known as Black Widow Tetras). Their unique color gradient, which varies from silver gray to dark gray, and gleaming black, will certainly be a unique addition to your aquarium. They eat most food you offer them and they like a lot of vegetation in the tank. They are also excellent tank mates, so adding them with other types of fish won't cause problems. All of these options are great for anyone who's new to fishkeeping. Once you decide to get a specific type, though, you might want to do a bit of research first to understand their needs in more details, and to make sure that you provide them an ideal quality of life. You don't want to reduce their lifespans because you simply missed some important details. Also, be sure to cycle your aquarium before adding your fish. A well-maintained tank means better conditions for your fish, no matter what their type is. Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or send an email to newstip@hometownstation.com. Don't miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Report a typo or error, email Corrections@hometownstation.com KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita's only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. 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