To have a beautiful aquascape, in addition to decorating it with surrounding plants, it also depends on the creatures in the tank. Especially ornamental fish. Their charm undeniably makes your home aquarium more vibrant, doesn’t it? Let’s refer to Aqua Plants Hub for the 5 stunning ornamental fish that are currently favored by many hobbyists below!
Panda Cory Catfish
Panda Cory Catfish
The Panda Cory Catfish, also known as Corydoras Panda, is one of the most popular ornamental fish among aquarists. Not only because of its unique beauty, but these fish also do a great job of cleaning the tank. Originating from the long rivers in China and South America, this small fish primarily feeds on the bottom. Its body is adorned with two colors, yellow and black, which are the highlights of this species, featuring black spots around the eyes, tail, and dorsal fin. At first glance, they bear a resemblance to the panda bear, hence the name Corydoras Panda.
The care for this species is relatively simple. Their diet is not much different from other corydoras species today. You just need to balance their diet between plant and meat-based foods. Currently, there are plenty of food options available for this ornamental fish on the market.
Neon Tetra – A popular ornamental fish
Neon Tetra
Also known as Neon Tetra, the popularity of this ornamental fish cannot be denied due to its stunning visual effects in aquascaping. Currently, there are quite a few types of neon fish available on the market, with the most popular and easily purchased being blue, red, and black neon. This species has a relatively long lifespan, around 10 years if well cared for, and an average length of about 3 – 4cm. It originates from South America and was introduced to Vietnam around the 1990s as an ornamental fish.
Caring for this species is not easy. They are particularly sensitive to frequent changes in water conditions or high pollution levels. When keeping this species, you should be careful to limit changes in the tank’s layout. Avoid planting additional moss or aquatic plants, as changes in lighting can also alter the pH of the water, leading to fish mortality.
>>> See more: How to care for and maintain Neon Tetra
Denison Barb
Denison Barb
This ornamental fish is also known as Denison Barb. They have vibrant colors covering their entire body, likened to a dazzling rocket bomb that is extremely eye-catching. However, your tank size needs to be sufficiently spacious, as this species is relatively large. Originating from India, they have the ability to clean the aquarium while also making your tank incredibly attractive!
Emerald Eye Rasbora
Emerald Eye Rasbora
This species is also known as the dwarf emerald eye fish due to its short size. It stands out with its bright red eyes that are extremely captivating. This species lives and swims in schools, making it very attractive. Highly regarded by aquarists, it originates from South America and was introduced to our country recently. However, the stability of this species in captivity cannot be guaranteed, even though successful breeding has been achieved.
Red-Headed Cichlid – An ornamental fish that everyone should have
Red-Headed Cichlid
From their name, we can already imagine this fish. They are dubbed as one of the most lively fish in your aquarium! Swimming extremely fast, darting like a real squirrel. This species lives in schools and is highly favored by aquarists. Their size ranges from 2 – 3cm depending on the variety.
They are one of the omnivorous species, widely kept in both large and small tanks. A small note is to keep a school of 7 or more. This way, your aquarium will become vibrant and colorful!
Thus, above are 5 super eye-catching ornamental fish that Aqua Plants Hub has suggested for you. Depending on your preferences and the aquatic environment at home, we hope you can choose your favorite fish!
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