Aquarium pets are a very popular class of pets that attract many pet lovers with their beautiful appearance, unique behaviour and relative ease of keeping. Here are some introductions about aquarium pets:
I. Common types of aquarium pets
Ornamental Fish
Goldfish: Goldfish are one of the most common ornamental fish, and they come in a wide variety of colours and shapes, such as red, white, black and yellow, as well as different varieties such as lion’s head, blister eyes and butterfly tail. Goldfish are gentle and easy to keep, making them suitable for beginners.
Tropical Fish: Tropical fish come in a wide variety of colours, such as peacock fish, fighting fish, fairy fish, parrot fish and so on. They require specific water temperature, water quality and feed, and are relatively difficult to keep, but are also of high ornamental value.
Koi: Koi are large and brightly coloured, with varieties such as red and white, Taisho tricolour and Showa tricolour. Koi has higher water quality requirements and requires a larger breeding space, suitable for people with some experience in breeding.
Shrimps
Crystal Shrimp: Crystal Shrimp are transparent in colour with different patterns and colours on their body, which is very beautiful. They are very demanding on water quality, needing stable water temperature, pH and hardness, and are more difficult to keep.
Black Shell Shrimp: Black Shell Shrimp is a common tool shrimp, they can help to clean the algae and food debris in the aquarium. Black Shell Shrimp is easy to keep and adaptable, suitable for keeping with other ornamental fish.
Cherry Blossom Shrimp: Cherry Blossom Shrimps are bright pink in colour and very cute. They have relatively low water quality requirements and are easy to keep, suitable for beginners.
Snails
Apple Snail: Apple snails are small and brightly coloured in red, pink and blue. They can help clean up algae and food debris in the aquarium and are easy to keep and adaptable.
Mystery Snail: Mystery snails come in different colours and patterns, such as purple, yellow, blue, etc.. They are demanding on water quality, requiring proper water temperature, pH and hardness, and are moderately difficult to keep.
Killer Snail: Killer snails are a kind of carnivorous snails, they can prey on other snails and small aquatic animals. Killer snails are relatively easy to keep, but you need to pay attention to the compatibility with other pets.
Turtles
Brazilian Turtle: The Brazilian Turtle is a common water turtle that is active and easy to keep. Brazilian turtles need an amphibious environment and their diet consists of meat, fish and vegetables.
Grass Turtle: Grass Turtle is a native Chinese turtle, they are docile and adaptable. Grass turtles have high water quality requirements and need regular water changes and cleaning of the breeding environment.
Yellow-throated Turtle: Yellow-throated Turtles are brightly coloured and come in yellow, green and brown. They need an amphibious environment and their food is mainly meat, fish and vegetables.
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