Your favorite "wet pet" species?

[MidnightSkies]

I'm curious as to what everyone's favorite "wet pets" are? You know, those intelligent interactive fish that draw us in and seem to have their own individual personalities.

I have countless empty tanks and one already cycled and waiting and I'm looking for a new little finned buddy.

My favorite has been one of my "king" bettas. Smartest and definitely most aggressive fish I ever had. As soon as my hand went in that tank to clean it he would be going all out attacking me. Being that he was around 3.5-4 inches and strong, it hurt! I'm a fan of puffer also, and am leaning toward getting one of those for my tank, though not sure on species yet.

What does everyone else like?

 

[happypoet]

I'm a big fan of gobies. I have four species of Stiphodon, two species of Rhinogobius, as well as Australian Desert Gobies. I like them for their personalities and behavior as much as (in some cases, more than) their looks.

 

[cpetrosky]

I would have to say my peacock eel is the most personable fish I currently have. He's alone in a 29 gallon while I'm waiting to get some south American puffers to go in with him. I've had him a week and he eats out of my hand an comes up to the front of the glass to say hi when I walk in to my room


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[livebearerfreak]

oscars!

 

[tanker]

oscars!

I have not had one for a long time, but definately Oscars!! Underwater puppy dog!!!

 

[TheAdmira1]

my rams, angels, and gourami all recognize me I think. They seem like they can differentiate between me and the other 6 people that are usually coming over pretty well, especially when food is involved of course haha

 

[hadesnuggz]

I love african cichlids. They seem to be very smart, especially the ones with the big heads.

And I had a pair of clown knives once that had dark but fun personalities. They were pretty awesome!

 

[livebearerfreak]

I have not had one for a long time, but definately Oscars!! Underwater puppy dog!!!

same here... i raise africans now ( a few none africans but still ) i want to get some oscars again but dont have the tank space sadly maybe when i get another 75 i will try them again

 

[livebearerfreak]

I love african cichlids. They seem to be very smart, especially the ones with the big heads.

And I had a pair of clown knives once that had dark but fun personalities. They were pretty awesome!

i have africans ( quite a few, gotta update my sig ) and yes they do have quite a few personiltys!!

 

[hadesnuggz]

^^Heck yes they do! Some of them can be huge bullies as well! But very fun. Its funny when they dig themselves homes and carry rocks. The one in my avy was a giant bully. haha