Tropical Fish

Tropical fish come from warm waters around the world. They are popular pets because of their bright colors and interesting behaviors. There are thousands of kinds of tropical fish to choose from. Watching them swim can be very relaxing and fun.

Popular Tropical Fish

Some of the most popular tropical fish include neon tetras, guppies, and angelfish. Neon tetras have glowing blue and red stripes. Guppies come in many colors and are easy to care for. Clownfish, made famous by the movie Finding Nemo, are also tropical fish.

Setting Up a Tropical Tank

Tropical fish need a heated tank kept between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The water needs a filter to stay clean and a heater to stay warm. Adding plants and decorations gives fish places to hide and explore. It is important to choose fish that get along well together.

Fun Facts

• Neon tetras get their bright colors from tiny crystals under their skin.
• Some tropical fish, like the archerfish, can spit water to knock bugs off branches.
• Guppies can have up to 200 babies at one time.

Did You Know?

There are over 30,000 species of fish in the world, and about 1,000 of them are commonly kept as pets. New species are still being discovered every year!