As the name suggests, freshwater tropical fish usually originate from warm countries in places like South America, Africa and Asia, and live in fresh water, as distinct from salt water. They are also used to living in warm water, so in most cases need to live in an aquarium with heating, as distinct from coldwater fish (ie goldfish, koi carp), which do not need heating, and which can live in either an aquarium or an outside pond.
The beauty of freshwater tropical fish is the variety of colours, shapes and sizes that they come in, each aquarium is unique, based on the variety of fish and the set up. An aquarium filled with freshwater tropical fish can be a real feature in your home.
Having an aquarium filled with freshwater tropical fish is a very rewarding hobby, and if looked after correctly can give hours of pleasure. Just sitting and watching the fish swim can be very calming and relaxing, which is why they are often found in the dentist waiting room.
Setting up and maintaining your freshwater tropical fish aquarium can be a daunting prospect. How to start up your freshwater tropical fish aquarium, which fish to buy, which live well together, these are all questions you may have both as a beginner, and even after having your aquarium for a while.
You will find here all the general tropical fish information you will need, including popular types of freshwater tropical fish, and a few you may not of heard about before. You will also find details of the most common diseases your freshwater tropical fish may get, how to recognise the symptoms, and what you can do if your fish contracts them.
Take your time, and make sure that for maximum pleasure you follow the simple steps here to ensure you have a beautiful and successful freshwater tropical fish aquarium.
