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Freshwater aquarium fish

Freshwater aquarium fish are some of the most popular pet fish around. They are particularly well suited for the beginner fish-owner who wouldn’t be able to quite handle a saltwater tank. But, what makes freshwater? What kinds of freshwater aquarium fish can you add to your new aquarium? All wonderful questions that will be answered!
Freshwater is basically any water that is naturally occurring in the earth’s surface such as bogs, ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams. Some fish that thrive in groundwater will also be considered freshwater fish as well. This freshwater is usually known to have low concentrations of salts and other dissolved solids. Making freshwater tanks far easier for people to maintain than a saltwater aquarium, because these balances are easier to obtain.
Some of the fish you will find at your local fish store for your freshwater tank are:

• A betta (or fighting fish)
• Gourami
• Archerfish
• Silver arowana
• African butterfly fish
• Catfish
• Tetras
• Cichlids
• Cyprinids (or barbs)
• Hatchet fish
• Killifish
• Guppy
• Mollies
• Swordtails