Aquatic Pet Breeds

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There are hundreds of different types of fish that can be kept as pets. Aquatic pet care requires proper setup of fish tanks and regular aquarium cleaning and maintenance.

Arowanas - Cichlids

• Arowanas
  Arowanas are freshwater bony fish also known as "bonytongues".
• Betta
  Bettas are freshwater fish and are one of the most popular species of fish available today, specially the Siamese fighting fish(B. splendens).
• Botia
  Botia is a genus of freshwater fish in the Loach family (Cobitidae). It was a large genus with about 20 species.
• Catfish
  Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. Named for their prominent "barbels", which give the image of cat-like whiskers.
• Characins
  Characins are a family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish. There are a few thousand different species, including the well-known piranha and tetras.
• Cichlids
  Most cichlids are not the most peaceful aquarium residents, though behaviour varies, as do their water quality demands and feeding habits.

Goldfish - Rainbowfish

• Goldfish
  The goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish.
• Killifish
  Many killifish are lavishly coloured; and most species are easy to keep and breed in an aquarium.
• Koi
  Koi are ornamental domesticated fish that are descended from the common carp. Koi were first bred for their colors around 1820 in a town called Ojiya.
• Arowanas
  Loaches are freshwater bottom-dwelling fishes. Loaches are mostly scavengers and are omnivorous, usually not very picky about their food.
• Oscar
  Quite possibly the fish with the most personality. These very intelligent fish can make great pets, but they don't tend to get along well with other fish.
• Rainbowfish
  The addition of rainbow fish to any fish tank will reward the hobbyist with a peaceful, easy to raise fish.

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