It would seem that the content aquarium fish OK, there is nothing complicated, but non-observance of elementary rules can lead to the most irreparable consequences, which, ultimately, will put an end to the dream of creating your own living corner in your room.

But how do you remember all the requirements, learn a lot of rules and find funds to purchase various equipment necessary to maintain comfortable conditions in the vessel? That is why experts recommend that novice aquarists not be guided by impulses when choosing future inhabitants of an artificial reservoir, but choose easy-to-maintain aquarium fish, which include:

1. Guppy.
2. Pecilius.
3. Swordsmen.
4. Cardinals.
5. Gourami marble.
6. Petushkov.
7. Somikov.

Let's consider them in more detail.

Guppy

Representatives of this species, the photos of which can be seen below, have long been called by many sellers nothing more than fish for beginners. And this is not surprising at all, given the fact that keeping guppies does not cause absolutely any difficulties even for a person who is only hearsay familiar with aquarium hobby. But here it should be noted that although they are very unpretentious, it is still better not to keep them in an ordinary jar filled with tap water.

As for their appearance, then the representatives of this species have a pronounced sexual dimorphism. So, females are somewhat larger, unlike their spouses, but noticeably lose to them in color. Males, on the other hand, boast not only a magnificent tail fin, resembling a veil in shape, but also an incredible variety of color shades. Keeping guppies does not cause any particular problems due to the fact that these fish are viviparous, which saves their owner from a lot of the hassle associated with breeding and rearing fry from the start of spawning and until they are fully formed.

But if breeding is not very much part of the plans of a novice aquarist, then it is better to choose only males who, with their bright colors, will not only significantly decorate the aquarium, but also the number of their lived years will slightly increase.

Pecilia

Calm and unpretentious aquarium fish, photos of which can be seen below. In their natural environment, they have an inherent yellow-brown color with small specks of a dark shade located closer to the tail. But, this is with regard to representatives of this species living in nature. The description of the aquarium platies can begin with a variety of color shades that have appeared in connection with the ongoing selection for many years. The maintenance of such fish is not fraught with any difficulties due to their calm and peaceful nature. As far as nutrition is concerned, dry food is best suited for them.

Remember that platys are highly fertile.

Swordsmen

Representatives of this species, the photo of which is presented below, can be distinguished by their characteristic bright coral color. They also have a pronounced sexual dimorphism, which makes it easy to distinguish the female from the male. So males have a more modest size and elongated lower rays, shaped like a sword, and placed on the tail fins.

It is interesting that it is because of this feature that these fish got their name. Swordsmen also belong to viviparous fish, which greatly simplifies their maintenance. In addition, although they are distinguished by a calm disposition, it is better not to place them in the same artificial reservoir with the veiled fish.

Danio rerio, or as it is also called "Striped", is one of the most unpretentious and incredibly calm aquarium fish. Her photos are so vivid that many novice aquarists fall in love with her at first sight and try to choose her as the first inhabitant of a newly acquired aquarium. In addition, it is best to keep at least 8-9 representatives of this species in a vessel. This is due to the fact that Danio-rerio lead an exclusively herd lifestyle, which is categorically not recommended to change.

As for their appearance, first of all I would like to note their small size, which is only 70 mm. The body itself is somewhat elongated and has a silvery color with stripes of bright blue placed on it. In addition, it is worth noting the high mobility of the representatives of this species. Therefore, it is best to cover the artificial reservoir with a lid to exclude even the slightest likelihood of them jumping out of it. Their content is quite simple. All you need to do is make a water change on time.

These fish, the photos of which can be seen below, are distinguished by a cheerful disposition and get along well with most of their neighbors in an artificial reservoir. That is why it is best to use them for the first launch into the aquarium. As for their description, they are rather medium-sized fish.

Adults reach 40 mm in length. In addition, the male differs from the female in a brighter color of fins and a flat abdomen. In the natural environment, they are found mainly in reservoirs and rivers located in China. They cannot exist alone, so it is best to keep them in small flocks.

It should be especially noted that even a child can take care of them, because the presence or absence of aeration, filtration or even heating does not play any role for them.

These fish, the photos of which can be seen below, are just an ideal option for novice aquarists. And this is primarily due to their "indestructibility". The representatives of this species owe this nickname to their special supragillary organ, which allows them to feel comfortable in water with a low amount of oxygen. An interesting fact is that this species does not exist in its natural habitat. Since it was bred artificially.

As for the color of the body, it is in many ways reminiscent of polished marble. Where, in fact, their name came from. It has a peaceful and calm character. It's easy enough to look after. All that is needed is to provide her with free space. In addition, it is better to purchase them in already formed pairs.

What novice aquarist can walk by and not choose such a bright and attractive fish, the photo of which can be seen below. And this is not at all surprising, given its iridescent color color. But it is worth noting that males, by their nature of behavior, fully correspond to the name of their species. Therefore, it is best to acquire one male and several females. Also, for their comfortable maintenance, it is recommended to make frequent water changes.

Due to their original appearance, representatives of this family are highly popular among novice aquarists. But it's worth emphasizing right away. that although rather small and funny mustaches are acquired, over time you need to be prepared for that. that they will turn into quite large catfish.

So, for small artificial reservoirs it is best to purchase:

• corridor-pygmies;
• dwarf corridors.

As a rule, the maximum size of these catfish rarely exceeds 30-40 mm. It is also recommended for them to use an aqueous medium with a high level of hardness and acidity. They are omnivorous and completely oblivious to the intensity of the lighting they use.

The only thing worth paying attention to is that the water temperature level does not leave the limits of 24-26 degrees. They have a rather peaceful character, which allows them to get along with other inhabitants of an artificial reservoir without any problems.

Important! It is recommended to purchase representatives of this species in an amount of at least 6-8 individuals.

What you should pay attention to

As mentioned above, aquarium fish for beginners should not have high demands in terms of keeping and feeding. But do not think that it is enough to choose such fish and there will be practically no need to care for them. So, like every living creature, they require, albeit minimal, but care.

In addition, it is worth especially considering how much of the aquarium they need and, of course, compatibility with other inhabitants of the artificial reservoir. Also, in addition to this, one cannot but pay attention to such a moment as the maximum size of adults.

As a rule, novice aquarists prefer to choose less troublesome and inexpensive pets, because before the owner can gain experience, the inhabitants of the aquatic world can get sick from improper care or even die.

Let's figure out how to care for an aquarium and how the most unpretentious aquarium fish can live with beginners for a long time and carefree.

Choosing, decorating, populating an aquarium

Not only the comfort of its inhabitants depends on how competently you approach the choice of an aquarium. The quality and duration of the fish depends on the shape, volume and size of the miniature aquatic world.

There are certain rules by which you can choose a good aquarium.

• it is believed that a large aquarium requires less effort to maintain, but this does not mean that it can be cleaned once a month;
• the more fish there are in your aquarium, the larger its volume should be. It is also important to decide what kind of fish you plan to start, since the larger ones need more space to swim. Focus on the following factors: for a fish 5 cm long, you need an aquarium with 4-5 liters of water;
• be sure to pay attention to the design of the aquarium, plant unpretentious plants in it, which will perfectly saturate the water with oxygen and provide shelter for fish fry. Also, keep in mind that some fish, on the contrary, need open water;
• do not buy designer aquariums as they are difficult to clean. Better to focus on beautiful design in a rectangular aquarium.

A prerequisite for the maintenance of any aquarium inhabitants is the presence of pebbles, soil, plants, small driftwood and decorative elements in it. The underwater world in an aquarium should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable for fish, correspond to the usual natural conditions and eliminate discomfort.

When filling an aquarium with soil, you need to remember that in addition to aesthetic functions, it is also a place where plants take root. Therefore, approach it wisely. For novice aquarists, it is best to select unpretentious plants that grow regardless of the amount of light or shade.

In the winter-autumn period, you will need additional lighting for the aquarium. Today, pet stores sell a wide range of imported and very expensive lamps that have special spectra useful for fish.

However, for beginners, an ordinary table lamp is perfect, in which you can install a 25-watt incandescent lamp. Such additional lighting is quite enough for a 30-liter aquarium. If we take a lamp of slightly higher power, 40 watts, then it can also combine additional heating. Here you need to carefully monitor the temperature of the water, as even the most unpretentious fish in the aquarium can "cook".

It is not necessary to buy a filter and aerator, but for your own peace of mind, it is advisable to purchase a thermometer. The water temperature in nature fluctuates a little, but if this is not observed at home, the fish can pamper and start to get sick with the slightest drop in temperature.

Another important rule. Before putting driftwood or stones into the aquarium, they must be boiled, or even better, boiled for a while.

This will kill all harmful microorganisms and avoid future rot. It is better to disinfect various decorative elements in a weak solution of manganese or in a solution of chlorine 1: 100.

The aquarium is launched in this order:

1. Lay the soil.
2. Pour in clean water and leave for 3-5 hours. During this time, chlorine evaporates from the water, and it itself gains a normal room temperature.
3. Plants are planted.
4. After 2-3 days, you can launch fish there.

What kind of fish to populate in the aquarium?

For many novice lovers of the aquatic world, the question is very relevant which fish are the most unpretentious and do not require special care experience? And most importantly, where to buy them, so as not to miscalculate with the quality.

Today, there are a lot of imported fish in pet stores, natives of the southeastern parts of Asia. Unfortunately, they are poorly adapted to our conditions, are pampered and very often get sick. Therefore, it is best to purchase pets from local breeders. You can search for them on specialized forums or in local clubs.

What are the most unpretentious fish and suitable for beginners?

Guppies can rightfully be considered the most unpretentious pets. Females are larger in size, but they are inconspicuous and similar to each other. Males tend to have a variety of colors, with brighter veiled fins and tails.

Guppies breed easily because they are viviparous fish. Newborn fry are fully developed and able to feed on small plankton and crushed fish food.

If you do not intend to breed fish, then you can limit yourself to buying only males. The advantage of such a friendly male team is that they are brighter, larger and live in such a composition longer than in pairs.

Pecilia

Pecilia are another not demanding fish. In nature, they are sandy brown, with two dark spots near the tails. However, individuals living at home, thanks to many years of breeding experience, have a wide variety of colors.

They, like the guppies, are viviparous, do not require a lot of oxygen and can easily withstand hard water.

Swordsmen

These aquarium fish are very beautiful. They are characterized by a bright coral color. Females are larger than males, and they, in turn, are distinguished by long lower rays of the caudal fin, which resemble a kind of sword. The tail of these fish is colored in yellow, orange, red shades, but they are always with a black edging.

Sword bearers can interbreed into platies, resulting in interesting hybrids. However, unlike male platies, swordtails are more restive and actively fight for territory and for females.

Danio rerio or "Lady's stocking"

They are very calm and active fish, small size... They prefer to lead a gregarious lifestyle, so they quickly die alone. Therefore, it is better to buy 8-10 individuals at once.

Their body size is no more than 7 centimeters, the body is elongated and has a silvery color with bright blue stripes, which is why they are called "minke whales". Young fish have shorter fins, but over time they grow back and become like a veil.

Stripes are very active, so they need a spacious aquarium, and also need to cover it with a coverslip, since they are very jumpy. But to hard water, they are completely calm, they can withstand temperature extremes without problems and have good immunity.

Interestingly, such vitality of minke whales allowed geneticists to work on their DNA, where the glow genes were implanted. These zebrafish begin to glow with shrill red and green hues as they age.

Cardinals

Small and cute fish "Cardinal" are very active and not demanding. They easily get along with other small inhabitants of the aquatic world. Males are usually brighter than females and differ in a flatter abdomen, while in females it is rounded and fuller.

By the way, cardinals are the younger brothers of our carp and carp, and their habitat is streams and small rivers in China. They prefer to live in flocks, reproduce by caviar from which fry are formed.

For those who decide to keep the cardinals at home, they will not create any problems. These small fish are very tenacious and do not need any special temperature or hardness and consume very little oxygen. The optimal conditions for keeping are in a company of 8-10 fish in an average aquarium.

Marble gourami

Marble Gourami are, perhaps, the most indestructible fish, possessing a supra-gill organ (labyrinth), thanks to which they can easily survive in oxygen-poor water. They can breathe atmospheric air as well.

This type of aquarium inhabitants was artificially bred by crossing spotted and blue gourami. Thanks to this selection, the color of the fish is similar to marble, and its size is large and quite noticeable in the aquarium.

These fish have a very calm and peaceful nature, and with their movements they are able to calm anyone, even the most nervous person.

Cockerels

The males are very beautiful in color and graceful in shape. However, they have a very warlike character, they are constantly trying to conquer new territories. Male cockerels can conflict not only with other fish, but also with their fellows, therefore it is undesirable to keep two males in the same aquarium.

But this cannot be said about females, they are able to get along in a large female team. The only requirement for cockerels is clean water, in all other respects they are very unpretentious.

Macropods

These unpretentious fish are demanding in only one thing - they are aggressive towards other types of fish, as well as towards their fellows. They can pull out the fins and eyes of the enemy, so it is recommended to keep them exclusively in pairs and remove the fry in time.

If you buy not Singaporean fish, but from local breeders, then they feel great with low temperatures water, and also not sensitive to its composition.

In conclusion, I would like to say that every living creature, be it a bird or a fish, a cat or a dog, still requires attention and kind attitude. Even the most unpretentious fish can die as a result of poor care, untimely cleaning of the aquarium, as well as improper diet... May your pets always be healthy!

Having bought an aquarium, beginners ask themselves: which fish are the most unpretentious, the most tenacious, hardy and, as a rule, the smallest. After all, there is no experience at all or not enough to keep "complex" fish.

Let's compose the top 10 of the most unpretentious aquarium fish, or fish for beginners.

So, the most unpretentious, or easy to keep aquarium fish:

Guppy- perhaps the most famous and popular small aquarium fish. Caring for them is quite simple, and any beginner can breed them. These fish are viviparous, the female spawns fry ready for independent life. The males of these fish are much more beautiful than the females, and not only the tail, but also the body of the males is colored. Females are usually nondescript, grayish. It is not difficult to feed guppies - these fish are omnivorous, they can eat dry food and proportionate live food.

Danio rerio- small, very mobile striped fish. It is desirable to acquire them in a flock, then they show themselves in all their glory. They are constantly playing catch-up and, having played, can jump out of the aquarium, so be sure to cover the aquarium with glass or a lid. The zebrafish are unpretentious to feed.

Swordsmen- slightly larger than zebrafish or guppies, but also peaceful fish... Females are larger, males are smaller. In males, the tail gradually becomes like a sword - hence the name. Swordsmen are viviparous fish, and, like guppies, give birth to independent fry at once. They accept a variety of food, are unpretentious.

Catfish corridors, or rather speckled catfish , they are most loved by our aquarists. These are small fish that live at the bottom of the aquarium and feed on food left over from other fish (in the case of keeping with other fish). Speckled catfish is an absolutely peaceful fish that can be kept with the same medium-sized neighbors. It is advisable to place any shelters for him at the bottom.

Mollies- unpretentious viviparous aquarium fish, ideal for beginners. They are unpretentious to feed.

Gourami- unpretentious medium-sized aquarium fish. These fish breathe atmospheric air, so it is not important for them to install a compressor in the aquarium.

Barbs- small schooling, very mobile fish. They will not remain indifferent to fish with veil fins - they will definitely bite the tips. You can feed both dry and proportionate live food.

Torakatum- a large, but peaceful, unpretentious catfish. It can be kept in a common aquarium, where there are shelters in which he will rest and thickets of plants. She eats food left over from other fish with pleasure. You can feed catfish tablets, other types of dry and live food. Compatible with peaceful fish of any size.

Tetras- small aquarium fish, very unpretentious. In aquariums with them, aeration and filtration is desirable. It is desirable to keep these fish in a flock of 5-6 fish. The aquarium for such a flock is at least 30 liters.

Neons- small schooling aquarium fish. Neons are unpretentious to chemical composition water and feed. You can keep them with medium-sized peace-loving fish that cannot eat them.

So what kind of fish can you recommend for novice aquarists? Certainly the most unpretentious. Today, there are a lot of such undemanding aquarium inhabitants in terms of care. Therefore, you can choose any type of fish, different sizes and colors.

The best fish species for aspiring aquarists

For example, you can choose a zebrafish as the very first inhabitant of a new aquarium. These mobile and peace-loving fish come in both medium and small sizes, they prefer to live in flocks. It is advisable that the top of the aquarium is covered with glass, because these fish are characterized by a peculiar jumping ability. It is also necessary to ensure that the "house" of the zebrafish is spacious and well lit. You should also take care of aeration, as zebrafish need clear, oxygen-rich water. These fish are undemanding to food, and therefore can eat both live and dry food with equal pleasure. These inhabitants are also undemanding to the chemical components of water. Most importantly, the water must be fresh.

In 2003, a genetically modified fluorescent zebrafish breed appeared on the world market. It was obtained by implanting a jellyfish DNA fragment with biofluorescence into the DNA of a zebrafish embryo.

Barbs look incredibly beautiful in an aquarium. Fish of this variety never cease to amaze with their diversity and splendor. Barbs are characterized by high activity, while they are quite peaceful. It is undesirable to plant them to other inhabitants with filamentous fins, for example, to scalars, since they can pluck their fins. The same applies to sluggish fish with so-called "veil" fins. The best neighbors for barbs are speckled catfish. And although the latter do not differ in special beauty, they can live in any, even in not quite clean water... They are friendly and can easily get along with other fish.

Swordsmen are also good neighbors for aquarium inhabitants, because they are endowed with qualities such as calmness and peacefulness. One of their advantages is omnivorousness. They can live even in small aquariums, although they need some room for maneuvers. Live plants should be present in their "home", and it is desirable that some of them float on the surface.

The most unpretentious view

The main mistake that novice guppy lovers make is keeping several breeds in one aquarium at once, which is why a low-value hybrid is obtained in the offspring.

Guppies certainly keep the palm in the category "the most unpretentious aquarium fish". They are rightfully considered the most common aquarium fish, which attracts with their undemandingness, both amateurs and novice aquarists. It is also noteworthy that guppies were the very first of all aquarium pets to visit space. Experts have noticed that such fish grow better in artificial conditions than in natural reservoirs. It is enough to have only a couple, and soon their number will increase many times over, since these fish are viviparous. If there is no need for large offspring, then it is better not to remove the pregnant female from common aquarium... The fry will be an excellent food for other fish. Male guppies are characterized by a wide variety of different colors, although the females themselves are inconspicuous in appearance. But at the same time, they are quite unpretentious and feel great in any water, a drop in temperature is not scary for them.