Fish at Petco

Head into Petco for the right freshwater aquarium fish to take home to your tank. A perfect option to brighten up any home or office, freshwater fish provide a natural beauty and vibrancy that any aquatic pet parent can appreciate. And if you’re a beginning aquarist, live freshwater fish may be the perfect low maintenance option for you to test the waters.

Freshwater fish for aquariums have been a popular staple among aquatic pet parents for years, and there’s no better time to dive right in for newcomers. Don’t worry about getting lost at sea with freshwater aquarium fish care – Petco has the supplies and support you need to ensure smooth sailing. Freshwater fish have a few distinct advantages over their marine counterparts that can make all the difference for pet parents new to the ins-and-outs of aquarium ownership. Many freshwater aquarium fish are less sensitive to changes in your water tank’s temperature, pressure, and overall habitat. This is due to live freshwater fish having to constantly adapt to changes in their natural environments. Small bodies of fresh, clear water spread out over the land provide unique habitats of their own that live freshwater fish have adapted to, making them hardier and more suitable for life in the tank. This allows for cost-efficient freshwater aquarium fish tanks that don’t require as many additional filters and other equipment. Many freshwater aquarium fish are bred in captivity as opposed to their saltwater cousins, and are more used to, and welcoming of, a diet of fish flakes, pellets, and other man-made aquarium foods.