Platys are colorful fish that are very suitable for beginners. Since they are livebearing fish, many hobbyists start out with only a few fish—which can quickly multiply into many fish. The Mickey Mouse platy is named for a very specific color pattern formed in the tail peduncle. The minimum tank size for this species is 10 gallons.
Guppies are a cornerstone of the small fish aquarium hobby. Another livebearing species, guppy tanks are often overrun with offspring from frequent breeding. The best skill any guppy owner can learn is to tell the difference between males and females to keep populations from exploding. The males are smaller and more colorful fish, while the larger females can have a colorful tail fin but the body is plain with a large white belly.
These small, striped fish are one of the few in the aquarium hobby that don't require warm tropical temperatures. Zebrafish are peaceful, community players that love schooling in groups of five or more fish.
One of the most common small freshwater aquarium species is the neon tetra. These fish are known for their colorful appearance with bright red and blue stripes. They are great community fish and school together in a vibrant wave.
The white cloud mountain minnow is another species of small community fish that does not require warm tropical temperatures. These fish do well in temperate tanks with zebrafish and goldfish, provided they are not snack size.
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