What small fish are easy to raise: Beginner’s guide to fish farming and popular species recommendations
In recent years, small ornamental fish have become the new favorites of many homes and offices because of their easy raising and ornamental qualities. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to recommend several small fish suitable for novices to keep, and provide detailed feeding data comparison.
1. Why choose small ornamental fish?

According to recent discussions on social platforms, small ornamental fish have the following main advantages: small footprint, low breeding costs, relatively loose water quality requirements, and low breeding difficulty. Especially suitable for urban people and fish farming beginners.
| Advantages | Specific performance | Popular discussion index |
|---|---|---|
| Small space requirement | Can be raised in a 30-50 liter aquarium | ★★★★★ |
| Low feeding cost | The average monthly cost is 50-100 yuan | ★★★★☆ |
| Highly ornamental | Colorful and fun activities | ★★★★★ |
| Breeding fun | Some varieties are easy to breed | ★★★☆☆ |
2. Recommendations for popular and easy-to-raise small fish
According to recent sales data from major aquarium forums and e-commerce platforms, the following five types of small fish are the most popular among novices:
| Variety | Suitable water temperature | pH range | Food habits | average life span | social popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guppy | 22-28℃ | 6.8-7.8 | Omnivorous | 2-3 years | ★★★★★ |
| traffic light fish | 23-26℃ | 6.0-7.0 | Omnivorous | 3-5 years | ★★★★☆ |
| zebrafish | 18-26℃ | 6.5-7.5 | Omnivorous | 3-5 years | ★★★★★ |
| betta fish | 24-30℃ | 6.0-7.5 | Carnivorous | 2-3 years | ★★★★☆ |
| golden moss rat | 22-28℃ | 6.5-7.5 | Algae/omnivore | 4-6 years | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Analysis of feeding points
The most popular fish farming tutorials on major video platforms recently focus on the following key points:
1.water quality management: Replace 1/3 of the water volume every week and use water quality stabilizer. The recently discussed "lazy man's water change method" has received a lot of attention.
2.Feeding frequency: 1-2 times a day, preferably consumed within 2 minutes. Overfeeding is the most common mistake newbies make.
3.polyculture principle: Mild fish can be kept together, but aggressive fish such as betta fish need to be kept separately.
4.disease prevention: Keep the water temperature stable and quarantine new fish before entering the tank.
| FAQ | solution | Recent search popularity |
|---|---|---|
| white spot disease | Warm up to 30°C + coarse salt treatment | ★★★★☆ |
| Fin rot | Improve water quality + antibiotics | ★★★☆☆ |
| Refusal to eat | Check water quality + diversify feed | ★★★☆☆ |
4. Equipment purchasing guide
According to the recent analysis of e-commerce platform sales data, the necessary equipment for novice fish farmers is as follows:
| Equipment | Basic price | High-end price | Necessity |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquarium | 50-100 yuan | 300-800 yuan | ★★★★★ |
| filter | 30-80 yuan | 150-400 yuan | ★★★★★ |
| heating rod | 20-50 yuan | 100-200 yuan | ★★★☆☆ |
| thermometer | 5-15 yuan | 30-80 yuan | ★★★★☆ |
| lighting system | 30-100 yuan | 200-500 yuan | ★★☆☆☆ |
5. Common misunderstandings among novices
Based on recent forum discussions, we summarized the five most common mistakes made by novices:
1. Eager to release fish: The new tank needs to be maintained for 3-7 days to establish a nitrification system.
2. Excessive cleaning: Frequent cleaning of the filter material will destroy the beneficial bacteria.
3. Improper polyculture: Mixing fish with different habits can easily lead to casualties
4. Ignore quarantine: New fish are not quarantined and observed before entering the tank.
5. Blind upgrade: premature pursuit of high-end equipment and rare varieties
Conclusion
Fish farming is a hobby that requires patience and care. By choosing a suitable species of small ornamental fish and mastering basic feeding skills, you can easily enjoy aquarium fun. It is recommended that novices start with guppies or zebrafish. These species are not only easy to raise, but also allow you to quickly gain experience. Recently, the topic #新浦鱼 diary# continues to be a hot topic on social platforms. You may wish to join the discussion and share your fish farming experience!
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