| Many people assume tropical fish are all the same. | | | | add these fish to your tank, you should take |
| When they set up an aquarium, they don't worry | | | | steps to have the largest aquarium possible so |
| about all the different types of tropical fish | | | | that the other tropical fish species in the tank can |
| species; they just get the fish that look good, put | | | | avoid them. You will also need enough larger |
| them all in the same tank, and assume everything | | | | rocks, decorations, and vegetation to give your |
| will be great. Sound familiar? | | | | fish plenty of places to hide. You should also limit |
| Any responsible tropical fish owner should take a | | | | the types of aggressive fish you have in your |
| little time to learn something about the different | | | | tank to one specific breed so there are not too |
| types of tropical fish species; much for the same | | | | many different types fighting for space and |
| reasons that you would research breeds of dogs | | | | picking on the other fish. |
| before investing in a few of them. Some varieties | | | | Many types of the cichlid tropical fish species, |
| are very aggressive, some are shy and docile, | | | | however, are very shy and docile and steps |
| and while the majority fall somewhere in between | | | | should be taken to keep them separated from |
| getting the wrong mix of aggressive and | | | | any aggressive fish. Including, of course, the |
| non-aggressive pets can be a complete disaster. | | | | keyhole cichlid as well as the ram cichlid. These |
| This is true with all animals, including tropical fish | | | | fish will not mix well with bully fish and may be |
| species. But, there's no need to feel overwhelmed. | | | | injured by the more aggressive fish in the tank. |
| You don't need a degree in marine science to | | | | The majority of tropical fish species lie |
| figure out a good mix of fish for your aquarium; a | | | | somewhere in the middle of these two extremes |
| little general knowledge about some fish will be | | | | and will get along well with other fish; this is similar |
| enough for you to make the right choices. Keep | | | | to different breeds of dogs whereas most will |
| reading for some of that general information. | | | | interact well with each other there are a few who |
| There are some types of fish that can be quite | | | | can be quite aggressive and dangerous. If you |
| aggressive, and these include the auratus, the | | | | aren't sure if the type of fish you want to add to |
| Jack Dempsey, the banded leporinus, as well as | | | | your collection is appropriate for your tank then |
| the convict cichlid. These fish are considered to be | | | | you should be sure to address any questions |
| dominant, and they are aggressive and often pick | | | | about fish with the pet store attendant, or do |
| fights with other tropical fish species. If you must | | | | some research online. |