Many people choose aquarium fish, considering only their appearance and completely forgetting that they may not get along with each other, and this happens quite often.
Of course, there are a huge number of species of aquarium fish, and it is almost impossible to remember the features of all of them. Therefore, before buying a new species, study in detail the information about its habitat. Do not make rash purchases when you see your favorite fish in a pet store. In addition, there are special compatibility tables for aquarium fish species. You can purchase one and use it as needed.
Herbivorous and predatory aquarium fish
Before you buy aquarium fish, there are some rules to consider. Firstly, you should not settle together different types of predatory fish, because they can injure each other, constant fights in this case will be a common occurrence.
It is also not particularly recommended to settle small carnivores together with large herbivores. Of course, small fish will not be able to do much harm to large ones, but they will often try to do this.
If you put large predators and small herbivorous fish together, you will not avoid losses. In no case is it recommended to settle a large catfish with a guppy, since it is capable of destroying the entire flock of small fish. Scalarians will also not be able to live with small aquarium fish, especially with neons.
Features of the habitat of fish
In addition, before buying fish, you need to consider how they live - in a group or alone. If you have chosen the type of fish that live in a flock, you cannot buy only one. It is necessary to take into account the peculiarity of living of a particular species, because some are used to living in a rather large number. Then you will have to buy a whole flock, otherwise your aquarium fish may die.
Many harmless fish become much more aggressive during the breeding season and can harm other species. This is also worth considering before introducing certain fish.
Also, many aquarium fish can have different habitats. Each type of fish requires a specific composition and temperature of the water in the aquarium. If these conditions are not observed, the fish may die.
The compatibility of fish species is very important, but not the only condition. Each fish in the aquarium should have a certain amount of water, so before buying a new one, make sure that there is enough room for it among its relatives. Also, don't forget to get the filters you need. If you want to add some other animals to the aquarium, for example, snails, also make sure that they can coexist with your species of fish.
