| From the three main types of aquariums: freshwater, | | | | - Availability and Variety - aquarium shops will |
| saltwater, and brackish. The best type of aquarium | | | | generally have a greater selection of freshwater fish |
| for beginners is a freshwater system. | | | | available. The selection will also included a greater |
| Freshwater aquariums are the easiest systems for | | | | variety of colorful species. |
| beginners for several reasons: | | | | - Hardier Fish - freshwater fish such as goldfish, |
| - Lower Equipment Cost - freshwater aquarium | | | | guppies, and angelfish are very easy to maintain. |
| equipment is less expensive. You also need fewer | | | | They are less sensitive to changes in water |
| pieces of equipment to get your tank set up. | | | | conditions. Saltwater fish on the other hand are much |
| Saltwater aquariums require larger tanks and extra | | | | more sensitive to water condition changes, and do |
| equipment to maintain proper water quality. | | | | not tolerate mistakes easily. |
| - Lower Fish Cost - saltwater fish are usually more | | | | - Breeding - if you plan to breed your own fish, there |
| expensive than freshwater fish. Working with less | | | | are a lot of freshwater fish species that breed quite |
| expensive fish is a good idea when you are just | | | | easily. You never know, if you breed a surplus of fry |
| starting out. It will allow you to learn your new | | | | then you can sell it to your local fish store. |
| hobby, and if you make a mistake it will not cost you | | | | - Fish Density - you can keep more freshwater fish in |
| an arm and a leg. | | | | the same amount of space than saltwater fish. |