Helldoe

Im 14 and I love fish. I had a 55 gallon tank a year ago but my mom sold it when we moved. Im some what new to the whole fish world but Im a fast learner. I just got a 30 gallon tank and i want, maybe 1-4 fish in it. I just want smart colorful bigger fish . I really don't want commuenity fish.


Can anyone suggest some types of fish please?

 

Im 15 yrs old Salt or fresh?

 

umm fresh. salt is too hard for me lol

 

K, maybe a fresh water puffer or cichlids? like angelfish?

 

umm puffer fish freak me out! angelfish are gay!! and cichlids are cool but there is like over 900 species or whatever so yea

 

Hello and welcome to 3reef!
Fish for fresh water...
Their are many nice suitable cichlids for you to get started in the tropical fish hobby! You may even want to explore further and get your feet wet in African Cichlids!!!!!
As for tropical South and Central American cichlids goes, Rams, Firemouths, Green Terrors, Texas, Green and Gold Severums, Jack Dempsey's, Jewels and Acara's are some of the more popular species of cichlids that you may want to explore.
Good luck!

 

WHAT! HOW! WHO! WHEN! - Well angelfish were my favourites - not anymore tho, cant believe they kept that from me!


But seriously, if you dont want community fish then I agree with Tom. Cichlids all the way - very colouful and if you do your tank right, it will look awesome!

 

I used to have a pictus cat and an iridescent shark along with a albino channel cat.

Not real colorful but very active.

Good luck with your decision.

 

;D



Go Saltwater.

You will have great fun learning about.

We will keep you out of trouble.

Can start out simple and at relatively low cost.

You will much happier in long run.

 

Hi and welcome. Have you checked out Discus fish- they are very different looking. Also when I had my fresh water I had a black ghost knife fish. Very awesome fish- completely different then another fresh water fish I have ever seen.

Here's a pic:


I had mine -Casper was his name- for about 4 years before he got to big for my tank and died. Give him a cave or PVC pipe to hide in. They are an excellent fish. I would def. recommend him. Look him up on google or something and I'm sure you could get a ton of info.