Your TV doesn’t have to be the focal point of your home! Fish Tank Floorshow Night encourages fish lovers to make their aquarium a focal point. On this night, hobbyists can get creative with their tank setups, adding unique decorations, lighting, and themes to showcase their aquatic pets in a fun, theatrical way. It’s a chance to experiment with new designs and turn a simple fish tank into a visual spectacle, making the aquarium the star of the show.
This lighthearted pet holiday on September 28 every year was created by Wellcat, one of their numerous pet (and non-pet) holidays that range from Pet Owner’s Independence Day to Cat Herders’ Day.
For Fish Tank Floorshow Night, Wellcat suggests, “Gather family and friends ‘round the aquarium and dance and sing. Try La Mer, Sea Of Love, or even Swan Lake.”
Common Aquarium Fish
Considering adding an aquarium to your home? Here’s a look at the most common aquarium fish:
- Goldfish: Hardy and long-lived, goldfish come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.
- Betta Fish: Known for their vivid colors and flowing fins, bettas are territorial and best kept alone, especially males.
- Guppies: Small, colorful fish that are easy to care for, guppies are known for their prolific breeding.
- Neon Tetras: Small, peaceful fish with striking iridescent blue and red stripes, perfect for community tanks.
- Mollies: Versatile and adaptable, mollies come in a range of colors and can thrive in both freshwater and brackish environments.
- Angelfish: Graceful and elegant, angelfish are cichlids that prefer taller tanks and can be territorial.
- Zebrafish (Danios): Hardy, active fish with distinctive horizontal stripes, zebrafish are great for beginner tanks.
- Platies: Easy-going and colorful, platies are livebearers that do well in community tanks.
- Corydoras Catfish: Peaceful bottom dwellers, corydoras catfish help keep the tank clean and prefer to be in groups.
- Swordtails: Named for the sword-like extension on their tails, swordtails are livebearers that are active and social.
These species are popular due to their vibrant colors, manageable care requirements, and adaptability to various tank environments, making them favorites among aquarium enthusiasts.