Top 10 Best Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium

1. Neon Tetra

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2. Betta Fish

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3. Guppy

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4. Angelfish

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5. Discus

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6. Corydoras Catfish

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7. Platy

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8. Swordtail

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9. Mollies

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10. Bristlenose Pleco

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