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Top 10 Best Freshwater Fish Breeds
Welcome to the Freshwater Fish Breed Piki, the best place to decide between freshwater fish breeds. Freshwater fish occur naturally in streams and lakes and, when domesticated, usually require only plain water that may or may not need to be heated or filtered. Many consider ease of care, friendliness, cost and tank conditions when choosing a freshwater fish for a pet. This Piki makes use of more than 2,100 facts about 100 freshwater fish breeds. Sort and filter these freshwater fish breeds according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for freshwater fish breeds for smaller tanks, freshwater fish breeds under $10 or something else entirely, we have you covered.
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Head and Tail Light Tetra
The Head and Tail Light Tetra has a community-oriented temperament, and with respect to adult size, it is small. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 64°F. It eats worms.
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Price: $2.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Head and Tail Light Tetra achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Head and Tail Light Tetra achieves 64% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2", Minimum Temperature - 64°F
The Head and Tail Light Tetra achieves 53% performance for tank conditions.
African Dwarf Frog
The African Dwarf Frog has a community-oriented temperament and is a jumper. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, is small and should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F. It requires a minimum temperature of 72°F.
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Price: $2.79
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the African Dwarf Frog achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy, Jumper
The African Dwarf Frog achieves 100% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The African Dwarf Frog achieves 61% performance for tank conditions.
Silver Tip Tetra
The Silver Tip Tetra has a community-oriented temperament and nips at fins. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, is small and should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F. It requires a minimum temperature of 72°F.
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Price: $1.79
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Silver Tip Tetra achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy, Nips at Fins
The Silver Tip Tetra achieves 65% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Silver Tip Tetra achieves 52% performance for tank conditions.
Serpae Tetra
The Serpae Tetra has a community-oriented temperament and nips at fins, and with an adult size of only 2 inches, it is small. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 72°F.
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Price: $1.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Serpae Tetra achieves 98% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy, Nips at Fins
The Serpae Tetra achieves 91% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Serpae Tetra achieves 52% performance for tank conditions.
Dwarf Gourami
The Dwarf Gourami has a community-oriented temperament. It can grow to about 2 inches, so it is small relative to other freshwater fish breeds. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 72°F. It eats worms.
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Price: $5.19
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Dwarf Gourami achieves 92% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Moderate,
The Dwarf Gourami achieves 64% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Dwarf Gourami achieves 52% performance for tank conditions.
Assorted Female Fancy Guppies
The Assorted Female Fancy Guppies has a community-oriented temperament, and with an adult size of only 2.50 inches, it is small. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 72°F. It eats worms.
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Price: $1.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Assorted Female Fancy Guppies achieves 98% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Assorted Female Fancy Guppies achieves 64% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Assorted Female Fancy Guppies achieves 53% performance for tank conditions.
Assorted Male Fancy Guppies
The Assorted Male Fancy Guppies has a community-oriented temperament, and with an adult size of only 2.50 inches, it is small. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 72°F. It eats worms.
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Price: $2.79
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Assorted Male Fancy Guppies achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Assorted Male Fancy Guppies achieves 88% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Assorted Male Fancy Guppies achieves 61% performance for tank conditions.
Red Blond Guppy
The Red Blond Guppy has a community-oriented temperament, and it is small. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F and requires a minimum temperature of 72°F. It eats worms.
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Price: $2.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Red Blond Guppy achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Red Blond Guppy achieves 64% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Red Blond Guppy achieves 53% performance for tank conditions.
Blue Neon Guppy
The Blue Neon Guppy has a community-oriented temperament. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, is small and should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F. It requires a minimum temperature of 72°F, and the Blue Neon Guppy eats worms.
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Price: $2.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Blue Neon Guppy achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Blue Neon Guppy achieves 88% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Blue Neon Guppy achieves 53% performance for tank conditions.
Yellow Guppy
The Yellow Guppy has a community-oriented temperament. It requires at least a 10.0-gallon tank, is small and should not be kept in waters warmer than 82°F. It requires a minimum temperature of 72°F, and the Yellow Guppy eats worms.
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Price: $2.99
Given that users looking for the best overall freshwater fish breeds prefer lower values for price, the Yellow Guppy achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Characteristics: Temperament - Community-oriented, Care Level - Easy,
The Yellow Guppy achieves 64% performance for characteristics.
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Tank Conditions: Minimum Tank Size - 10 gallons, Adult Size - 2.50", Minimum Temperature - 72°F
The Yellow Guppy achieves 53% performance for tank conditions.