Betta

15) Betta                                     


If you are looking for additional flash and color, the betta fish is the one for you. The males have brilliantly bright long fins.

They are also known as Siamese Fighting Fish. They fight with other bettas, so you will only want one in your tank.

These fish are hardy and will eat flake food or pellets. Because of the male betta fish’s long fins, be sure not to pair them with others who might pick at the fins.

Swordtails

14) Swordtails                                          

Swordtails are closely related to the platy.

The males, though, have a long bottom fin that looks like a sword. These are passive fish that will add bright color to your tank.

They are hardy and long lasting fish, which makes it perfect for beginners.

With a variety of colors to choose from, you will be sure to want one, or several in your tank.

Platies

13) Platies                     

Paties are great for beginners because there are so many varieties to choose from. They do

very well in a community tank with other passive fish. As a livebearer they will produce young frequently. Most often the babies are eaten by other tank members.

Platies are selectively bred to create new combinations of colors. You will be sure to find several that suit your taste.

They will eat any flake or freeze-dried food. They are also a good choice because they eat any algae that might develop in the tank.

Kuhli Loach

13) Kuhli Loach             

Kuhli LoachThe Kuhli Loach is an eel-like fish are also hardy fish that make a great addition to your tank.

This bottom-dweller is unique in that it hides during the daytime. You might spot it tunneling under the gravel or hiding in a cave. It is recommended to offer hiding places for this fish.

They help keep the tank clean by eating the food that has fallen to the bottom. However, you should offer additional food that sinks to the bottom.

Black Skirt Tetra

12) Black Skirt Tetra                             

Black Skirt TetraThe black skirt tetra is a peaceful fish that should be kept in a pair or in a larger group.

These are hardy fish that are great eaters. They will eat just about any prepared food.

They tend to swim in the middle of the tank and hate “confrontations”.

You should include rocks, plants and other hiding places for these fish.



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Black Molly

11) Black Molly                                

Black Molly The black molly is a peaceful fish. It is a good choice if you want a community tank with several types of fish.

One of the advantages of choosing this fish is that it can adapt to fresh, brackish and even salt water. This allows you some leeway when setting up a new tank.

These fish prefer a temperature that ranges from 70 to 82 degrees 

Fahrenheit.They are livebearers, so if you buy a male and a female pair, you could end up with babies. However, they do tend to eat the young if there is not adequate vegetation for the babies to hide in.

Danios

10) Danios                                                  



DaniosThese small fish are a great first fish. When first starting up a tank, you need to test the water.

Because these fish are hardy and do well in a variety of conditions, they are a perfect first choice.

Danios are active and small. Typically, they prefer to be in a group near the surface of the water.

Most have bright horizontal stripes that grab your attention as they zoom around the top.

They are not picky eaters and do well with flake fish food.

White Cloud

9) White Cloud                                  

White CloudA White Cloud Mountain Minnow is another small fish that tolerates cold temperatures.

In fact, some people keep these in outdoor ponds over the summer.

They can tolerate temperatures as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

They are a hardy fish that tends to live in the middle and top areas of the tank. They prefer to live in a group. Purchasing 6 or so will help promote good health and color in these fish.

Bloodfin Tetras

8) Bloodfin Tetras                           


Bloodfin TetraThese small fish are recognized by their silver bodies and striking red fins. These are extremely hardy fish. In some aquariums they live up to 10 years.

They are an active fish that is always on the move. These fish work well in temperatures that range from 64 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

This is a peaceful fish, but it prefers to live in a group.

You will enjoy seeing the group moves together through the aquarium. If you only have one, it tends to be shy.



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Largemouth Bass

7) Largemouth Bass

Recommended To Eat: Yes                                                                                      

Very varied diet
Small largemouth bass tastier in low temperature water
aquaponics fish speciesThe largemouth bass is an olive green fish that’s part of the sunfish family and is a popular freshwater gamefish. In its younger stages, it feeds on mostly small bait fish, scuds, small shrimp and insects, while adults will eat smaller fish such as bluegill, snails, crayfish, snakes, water birds and other small mammals.

In the wild smaller largemouth bass tend to taste better than large adults mainly because of their diet. However, in a selective aquaponics environment where their diet and water cleanliness is controlled, they taste much better, though generally largemouth bass have a stronger taste compared to many other fishes.

Koi

6) Koi


Recommended To Eat: No                                                                

Can thrive in an aquaponic system
Long life span
Great resistance against common parasites
aquaponics fish speciesThe Koi was developed from common carp in Japan, and are part of the same family. They vary greatly in coloration, patterns and scalation, which has made them popular for ornamental purposes.

The Koi is a durable fish species, and have a strong resistance against many common parasites. They also have a very long life span.

Koi are an omnivorous type of fish so they have a varied diet including peas, lettuce, watermelon, algae and other fishes. Though they are great for aquaponics, proper oxygenation and off-gassing is vital in winter months and small ponds.

Although Koi can be eaten, they tend to have very large scales which need to be removed and are bony. They’re also usually more expensive than other carps, and there are other fishes that are tastier and easier to prepare.

Catfish

5) Catfish


Recommended To Eat: Yes                                                                      

Need to be skinned because they don’t have scales
Fast growing
Good food conversion ratio
aquaponics fish speciesCatfishes are a assorted group of ray-finned fish that vary greatly in size. They are found in freshwater environments and live inland or in the coastal waters of every continent except for the Antarctica.

Commercially, catfishes are of great importance and many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food, especially in warm climates.

The catfish can feed on plant based food, insects as well as other fishes, but certain catfish species will have specific diets. Catfish is high in vitamin D and among the most common eaten species of are the channel catfish and blue catfish.

Carp

4) Carp                                   

                                                                                                                     

Recommended To Eat: Yes                                                                             

Good reproductive capabilities

Can adapt easily in various environments

aquaponics fish speciesCarps are various species of oily freshwater fish. They’re very popular in recreational fishing and aquaculture. Various species are domesticated and raised as food fish. In Western Europe, the demand for carp as food has declined since more the more desirable table fishes, trout and salmon became more available through extensive farming.

Among the most common species of carps for eating are the bighead carp, grass carp, mud carp and crucian carp. They feed on algae, plants, molluscs, insects and many other soft bodied aquatic invertebrates.

Goldfish

3) Goldfish


Recommended To Eat: No                                                                              

Generally need plant cover to breed in tank
aquaponics fish speciesThe goldfish is a small member of the carp family. They’re one of the earliest fishes to be domesticated and perhaps the most popular aquarium fish. In the wild, they eat crustaceans, insects, and various plant matter.

If overfed, they produce more waste, which makes them good for aquaponics. However, because of their small size, lack of protein and susceptibility to parasites, goldfishes are not recommended for eating.

Trout

2) Trout

 

Recommended To Eat :Yes                                                                             

 Great for cool temperatures (10°C -20°C)

 Very fast growth rate

Excellent food conversion ratios

aquaponics fish speciesTrout are closely related to salmon and are carnivorous, feeding on other fishes and soft bodied aquatic invertebrates such as flies, molluscs and bloodworms among other insects.

Tilapia

1) Tilapia

 

Recommended To Eat: Yes                            

 Easy to bread

 Fast Growing

 Can withstand very poor water conditions

 Require warm water

aquaponics fish speciesThe near hundred species of cichlid fishes are more commonly known as tilapia. Shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes are their habitat. They can feed on algae or any plant-based food, which makes them important in aquaculture.

 Their large size, rapid growth and palatability means that they’re farmed extensively as food fish, particularly the Nile tilapia. They’re a good source of protein and are popular among artisanal and commercial fisheries.