Best Beginner Freshwater Fish: 13 Must-Have Species

So, you’re interested in setting up an aquarium and need some ideas for which fish to choose?

If this is your first-ever home aquarium and you have never kept fish before, this article is going to be the best possible starting point.

We have put together a list of 13 tropical and freshwater fish species that are perfect for both beginners and advanced fishkeepers alike. Why 13? Your guess is good as ours.

Before that, let’s take a quick look at what actually makes a good pet fish for beginners.

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