# The most popular aquarium fish

From the guppy and the neon tetra, perfect for beginners, to the discus, the "king of the aquarium": the favourite species of freshwater fishkeepers. Which one do you have, or would you have?

- 58 votes · 11 items
- Jul 24, 2023 · Jaime Iglesias
- https://even.best/en/l/2923/the-most-popular-aquarium-fish

## Top 11

1. **Guppy** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Easy to keep, colourful and perfect for beginners.
2. **Betta** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — The Siamese fighting fish, with spectacular fins; males cannot stand each other.
3. **Ram cichlid** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — A very peaceful dwarf cichlid that lives in pairs.
4. **Neon tetra** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — Bright red and blue stripes; lives in shoals.
5. **Angelfish** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Elegant; it needs tall aquariums.
6. **Platy** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Very sociable and in countless colours.
7. **Discus** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — The "king of the aquarium", but very demanding.
8. **Corydoras** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — The bottom cleaner that gets on with everyone.
9. **Otocinclus** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — A small, very peaceful algae eater.
10. **Black molly** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Hardy and easy to care for.
11. **Zebra danio** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Ideal for beginners, always in a group.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.