Best Beginner Fish for a Small Tank

Edited by Ivan F.

A small tank leaves little room for error, so these are the easy species that also fit a 10-gallon.

How we pick: Species rated Absolute Beginner or Easy in our care scale whose minimum tank size is within 10% of 10 US gallons or smaller.

Fitting the same tank size does not mean these species can live together. Check each species' tank mates before you buy.