8 intelligent aquarium fishes to keep as pets

Fish as pets

Fishes are one of the most common and low-maintenance pets many people keep across the world. And despite their small size, some fish species are quite intelligent. Here we list some intelligent freshwater aquarium fishes to keep as pets:

Betta Fish

Betta Fish are known for their beautiful long tails, vibrant colours, and territorial personalities. Apart from their appearance, Bettas are also very intelligent. They can recognise their owners and even learn tricks like swimming through hoops.

Oscar Fish

Oscars are very intelligent fish and they are even known to interact with their owners. They can recognise their owners, respond to hand movements, and even be trained to do easy tricks.

Goldfish

Contrary to popular belief that goldfish have short attention spans, they have excellent memory. They can also be trained to follow mazes and recognise their feeding times.

Angelfish

Angelfish are graceful, observant, and social. They can recognise their tankmates and owners.

Gourami

Gouramis are known for their territorial nature and distinct personalities. They are curious, remember their owners and even interact with them in their unique ways.

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Cichlids

Cichlids, especially the African and South Americans, are the smartest aquarium fish. They form social bonds and even show problem-solving behaviours!

Rainbowfish

Rainbowfish are quick learners, easy to train, and highly active pet fish to have.

Convict Cichlids

Convict Cichlids show complex social interactions, parental care, and territorial intelligence– all of which make them fascinating pets.

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