Quick summary The Giant Danio is a hardy, easy to keep fish ideal for beginners, but its adult size and constant, energetic swimming mean it needs a spacious tank of at least 200 litres and a shoal of six or more, plus a tightly fitting lid to prevent jumping. It’s a great fit if you…
Quick summary Chili Rasboras are tiny, vividly colored shoaling fish best suited to attentive beginners or experienced keepers who can maintain soft, acidic, stable water conditions, and they need a group of at least six (ideally ten or more) in a well-established, softly lit tank to feel secure and show their best color. They are…
Quick summary The Glowlight Rasbora is an easy, peaceful nano fish that’s great for beginners and planted community tanks, as long as you can keep a shoal of at least eight in a 45+ litre tank with soft, slightly acidic water. Breeding is rated moderate difficulty, requiring specific soft-water conditions to succeed. In this guide:…
Quick summary The Celestial Pearl Danio is a stunning but moderately challenging nano fish, best suited to aquarists with some experience keeping stable, well-planted tanks rather than absolute beginners. Keep them in groups of six or more in a densely planted 40 litre or larger tank with cool, stable water, and you’ll be rewarded with…
Quick summary Yes, the White Cloud Mountain Minnow is one of the best fish for beginners: it’s hardy, peaceful, easy to feed, and thrives in cool water without a heater, making it low-cost and low-maintenance. Just keep them in groups of eight or more in a tank of at least 40 litres, and avoid warm…
Quick summary The Harlequin Rasbora is an easy-to-keep, peaceful shoaling fish that’s ideal for beginners setting up a soft, slightly acidic planted community tank, as long as you can keep a group of at least eight in a 60-litre or larger aquarium. Breeding, however, is difficult and requires a dedicated setup with specific water conditions….
Quick summary The Zebra Danio is a hardy, tolerant, and easy-to-breed fish that’s ideal for beginners, thriving in a wide range of water conditions and even unheated tanks. Just be sure to keep them in groups of six or more in a tank of at least 60 litres with a secure lid, as they’re fast,…