What kind of fish is the best to keep? ——Recommended popular ornamental fish in 2023
In busy urban life, keeping a tank of beautiful ornamental fish can not only relieve stress, but also add vitality to the home. This article will combine the hot topics and search data on the Internet in the past 10 days to recommend the most popular ornamental fish species for you, and attach a detailed comparison table to help you easily choose your favorite "water elf".
1. Top 5 popular ornamental fish in 2023
| Ranking | Variety | heat index | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guppy | 98.5 | Newbie/Family |
| 2 | Betta (Half Moon Betta) | 95.2 | personality lover |
| 3 | Goldfish (Lanshou) | 89.7 | traditional viewer |
| 4 | Colorful Angelfish | 85.4 | Advanced player |
| 5 | clownfish | 82.1 | Saltwater aquarium enthusiasts |
2. Detailed comparison of various varieties
| Variety | body length | lifespan | Difficulty of raising | color characteristics | reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guppy | 3-6cm | 2-3 years | ★☆☆☆☆ | red/blue/yellow/metallic | 10-50 yuan/pair |
| half moon betta fish | 5-7cm | 3-5 years | ★★☆☆☆ | Gradient purple/red/blue/white | 30-300 yuan/item |
| Lanshou goldfish | 10-15cm | 5-10 years | ★★★☆☆ | Red/Red and White/Black/Five Flowers | 50-1000 yuan/item |
| Colorful Angelfish | 15-20cm | 5-8 years | ★★★★☆ | stripes/spots/full color | 200-2000 yuan/item |
| clownfish | 8-10cm | 3-6 years | ★★★★☆ | Orange and white stripes | 80-500 yuan/item |
3. Purchase suggestions
1. First choice for novices:Guppies have strong reproductive capacity and good adaptability. It is recommended to start raising them in groups of 5-10, and the effect is better when paired with a small aquatic plant tank.
2. Personal choice:The unique fin shape of the half-moon betta has recently become popular on short video platforms, but please note that it must be kept in a single tank to avoid fighting.
3. Traditional aesthetics:The more developed the sarcoma on the head of Lanshou goldfish is, the more valuable it becomes. The water quality must be kept clean when raising it, and it is recommended to equip it with a filtration system.
4. Professional challenges:Colorful Angelfish has extremely high requirements for water quality (pH 6.0-7.0). It is recommended to use an RO water system, which is suitable for experienced players.
5. Introduction to sea water:Clownfish continues to be popular due to "Finding Nemo", so raising them requires a professional seawater tank (salinity 1.020-1.025).
4. Feeding Tips
1.Water quality management:Change 1/3 of the water every week. Different species have different water temperature requirements (such as guppies 24-26℃, betta fish 26-30℃)
2.Mixed breeding taboos:Avoid mixing fish with large differences in swimming speed (for example, guppies and tiger fish should not be kept in the same tank)
3.Landscaping combination:Sunken wood + iron crown aquatic plants are suitable for South American style tanks, while coral sand + sea anemones are suitable for saltwater tank landscaping.
4.Health Watch:Pay attention to whether the fish has common diseases such as white spot disease (small melon worm), fin rot, etc. Early detection and early treatment
5. Trend observation
According to Douyin #fishkeeping topic data, recentlyFluorescent gene fish(such as GloFish) search volume increased by 120% month-on-month, but experts warn that this type of genetically modified fish may be ethically controversial. According to Baidu Index,Micro eco-tank(Below 10L) related search volume reached a new high, reflecting the strong demand of urban youth for small space fish farming solutions.
When choosing ornamental fish, you must not only consider their aesthetics, but also consider your own time, energy, and breeding conditions. It is recommended that novices start with easy-to-raise species such as guppies, and then gradually upgrade their equipment before trying more difficult species, so that fish farming can truly become a pleasure rather than a burden.
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