Serpae Tetra The Serpae Tetra is popular in many home aquariums. Their vibrant colors and nimbleness increases their popularity.
		Gourami The gourami is a mildly aggressive fish. However, they come in colors ranging from blue to red to green. They should not be kept with other gouramis.
		Goldfish Possibly the most popular fish of our time, the goldfish is found in all reaches of the world. These fish have been bred to have large eyes, large tails, large heads, or squat bodies.
		Clown Loach The clown loach is a great addition to any freshwater aquarium. They are a pleasure to see gliding along the bottom, sucking on debris, and are a great way to clean up after your fish.
		Guppy Guppies have also been favored worldwide. For those who desire a fish more exotic than the goldfish, yet still easy to care for, the guppy is the answer. They have been bred to have vibrant colors and give birth often.
		Paradise Fish This fish may be the most strange and exotic of fresh water fish. Usually shades of orange and red with blue stripes, they are the center of attention in any tank. Long, draping additions add to their appeal.
		Angelfish Graceful and fragile-looking, the angelfish also enjoys great popularity with collectors determined to take their aquarium a step further. Their long attachments slice the water with the elegance of royalty.
		Betafish The betafish, known commonly as the beta, is both easy to care for and splendid-looking. However, every owner must remember their high aggressiveness. Males should not be kept in the same tank.
		Cardinal Tetra These fish are great for a colorful appeal to many aquariums. They are some of the smallest fish, but travel in schools and can be found at good prices too.
		Tiger Barb Of all the many types of barbs, the Tiger Barb is quite popular. Barbs can grow to large sizes and have bright colors and patterns similar to that of the tiger.
		Plecostomus The plecostomus, know commonly as the pleco, appears in many aquariums. They feed solely on algae and debris throughout the aquarium. They can grow to huge sizes and clean up your tank.
		Ghost Shrimp The ghost shrimp is one of the most curious freshwater spectacle available. Their defining characteristic is a transparent body, which allows viewers to peer inside and through the animal.
		Bamboo Shrimp The bamboo shrimp, wiht its bright orange color,  is yet another spectacle to increase your aquariums appeal. Shrimp are also bottom feeders and display their unique colors all while cleaning up after your fishes' debris.
		Aquarium Crabs Crabs are another great addition to any aquarium. Keep in mind though that they should not be kept with fish smaller than themselves as they will attack smaller fish.
		Aquarium Snails Though snails are detested by gardeners above the surface, they are adored in the water for their great variety of colors and usefulness as yet another cleaning service for fish waste.
		Tadpole One of the great wonders of nature is metamorphosis. What better way to observe this than adding a miracle of your won to your aquarium? While still lacking legs, tadpoles can be a wonder to behold in your own aquarium,
		Cabomba Aquarium plant give a natural feel to your own aquarium and this particular plant is sought after by enthusiasts worldwide to enhance the aquarium experience.
		Aponogeton Crispus Yet another of the many plants to add to your aquarium is the apongeton crispus. Plants are also useful in that they provide natural cover for fish, reducing their stress. This may increase their life span, giving you more time to enjoy your fish.
		Anubias Afzelii This plant is also something to consider to create a natural feel in a tank. Plants will enhance your aquarium and reduce your fishes' stress. This is one for the many plants that will do no less.
	*Of all the many fish and plants that exist, the ones listed above are only a fraction of the total number. Also, the list above is limited to freshwater species only, as this is a freshwater aquarium site.