Are you thinking of having a water paradise in your home? You can’t go wrong with an aquarium. An aquarium can be exciting when it houses brightly-colored, exotic, and unique fish species. Such amazing and cool fishes will brighten you’re living area and be a marvel your family and friends adore. So many amazing and unique fish options are available, and it can be overwhelming to decide on the species to have in the tank. This guide compiles ten amazing and unique fish that will make your aquarium an aquatic paradise.
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1. Betta
Betta fish are arguably one of the most colorful tropical fish. These fish, with their array of colors and various pattern types, will add beauty to the tank. Common colors are red, blue, white, black, and orange, with turquoise and copper being rare colors. Most beta fish are multicolored and create a beautiful look with their different tail patterns. Common tail variations include veil, crown, dumbo, and half-moon. However, male species can be aggressive and should be housed alone.
Maximum size: 1.2 inches (3 cm)
Life expectancy: 2 to 5 years
Minimum tank requirement: 5 gallons (18.9 liters)
Water temperature: 76°-82° Fahrenheit (24.4°-27.7°)
Compatibility: Aggressive and should be kept alone
Care level: Beginner
2. Neon Tetra
This amazing unique fish comes from the family of Characidae. Its beautiful ventral color makes it a unique fish to any tank. The freshwater fish has two vibrant colors: an iridescent blue stripe from the nose to the adipose fin and red color from the belly to the tail. Other variations of the neon tetra include the diamond head and black neon tetras. Their magnificent colors and low care needs make them a great choice.
Maximum size: 1.2 inches (3 cm)
Life expectancy: 10 years
Minimum tank requirement: 10 gallons (38 liters)
Water temperature: 72°-76° Fahrenheit (22.2°- 24.4°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful and can cohabit
Care level: Beginner
3. Endler’s Livebearers
Livebearers are colorful and unique fish species with intense color markings. With so many different color combinations, including red, black, yellow, blue, orange, and many others, the endler’s livebearers bring spectacular color to your aquarium. They have near limitless pretty color patterns. Amazingly, the fish are peaceful and can share space with others.
Maximum size: 1.8 inches (4.5 cm)
Life expectancy: 2-3 years
Minimum tank requirement: 2 gallons (7.5 liters)
Water temperature: 70°- 84° Fahrenheit (21.1°-28.9°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful and can cohabit
Care level: Beginner
4. Boesemani Rainbow
This rainbowfish comprises warm colors with different color designs. It naturally draws attention due to its vibrant red, orange, or yellow colors and exciting patterns. Typically, the front half is greenish-grey or blueish-gray, and the rear half is a bright orange-yellow color.
Maximum size: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Life expectancy: 5-8 years
Minimum tank requirement: 40 gallons (150 liters)
Water temperature: 81°-86° Fahrenheit (27.2°-30°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish
Care level: Beginner
5. Fancy Guppy
Fancy guppies are popular aquarium choices and among the most colorful freshwater fish. The many vivid and unique color strains and attractive tail types add excitement and brilliance to the tank. These unique fish are usually named according to their vibrant colors, so we have blue, gold, yellow, red, butterfly, fancy, albino, half moon, and delta tail guppies.
Maximum size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Life expectancy: 2 years
Minimum tank requirement: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Water temperature: 74°-82° Fahrenheit (23.3°-27.8°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish
Care level: Beginner
6. Flowerhorn Cichlid
With their vivid colors and distinct head shape, flowerhorn cichlids are ornamental and the most interesting fish to house in an aquarium. These unique fish have large and thick bodies, pronounced lips, and a nuchal lump on their heads. Most flowerhorn varieties have bright red/orange heads and white/golden tails, the colors perfectly blending within the body.
Maximum size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Life expectancy: 8-12 years
Minimum tank requirement: 75 gallons (284 liters)
Water temperature: 82°-85° Fahrenheit (27.8°-29.4°C)
Compatibility: Aggressive and can only be kept as a pair if they have grown up together.
Care level: Intermediate
7. Salvini Cichlid
The salvini is a cool-looking and unique fish with bright and attractive golden/marigold yellow and black colors. Some varieties have vibrant blue fins adding to their attractiveness. The fish has a pointed snout and an oval shape with iridescent spots that can reflect light as it swims.
Maximum size: 8 inches (20 cm)
Life expectancy: 8-10 years
Minimum tank requirement: 55 gallons (210 liters)
Water temperature: 72°-77° Fahrenheit (22.2°-25°C)
Compatibility: Fairly aggressive and can be kept with similar-sized salvinis
Care level: Intermediate
8. Celestial Pearl Danio
The delightful celestial pearl danio is an attractive fish with a dark green or blue body with a reddish-orange bottom. It is covered with bright yellow dots, making the fish a unique species to house in your aquarium.
Maximum size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Life expectancy: 3-5 years
Minimum tank requirement: 10 gallons (38 liters)
Water temperature: 73°-79° Fahrenheit (22.8°-26.1°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish
Care level: Intermediate
9. Discus
From the name, the colorful discus fish has a circular-shaped body with amazing color patterns. It is one of the most beautiful freshwater fish with bright, colorful patterns, stripes, and spots.
Maximum size: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Life expectancy: 10 years
Minimum tank requirement: 30 gallons (113 liters)
Water temperature: 82°-86° Farenheit (27.7°-30°C)
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish
Care level: Expert
10. Jaguar Cichlid
Although not as colorful as the rest of the species on the list, the jaguar cichlid resembles a jaguar. It has an elongated ovate-shaped body covered in a unique golden yellow color with black and brown spots. Their large mouth and protruding lower jaw add to their majestic appearance.
Maximum size: 14 inches (35.6 cm)
Life expectancy: 15 years
Minimum tank requirement: 100 gallons (378 liters)
Water temperature: 75°-82° Fahrenheit (23.9°-27.7°C)
Compatibility: Highly aggressive
Care level: Expert
Conclusion
This amazing and unique fish selection would create a unique aquarium full of life and color. All fish species in this list will make for a colorful and vibrant tank that would be exciting to look at. Be sure to understand each unique fish’s specific requirement and care expertise.
