5 Vibrant Yellow Fish That Brighten Up Your Aquarium

One of the most remarkable freshwater fish of all is the Yellow Lab or Electric Yellow Cichlid. Its lemon yellow body and black tipped fins make it popular among aquarists. Yellow Labs are sturdy and simple to keep, so they are ideal as a first-time owner. They are good swimmers and do well in community tanks when they are kept with other similar species.

Best use: freshwater community tanks.

Care level: Easy to moderate
Gold Barbs are small schooling fish with glittering golden-yellow colors. They are docile, burly and when confined in groups of half a dozen or more, they are indeed beautiful to behold. Their energy is moving around a fish tank. Gold Barbs are also good feeders as they will eat flakes and pellets and even live food.

Best use: Intermediate tanks of medium size.

Care level: Easy

The Yellow Tang is one of the most popular saltwater aquarium fish. Its deep, smooth, uniformly yellow body and grace of form elevate it to a star in any marine set-up. These are grazing fish and usually bite algae all through the day. They need a big tank, and a good marine environment, but the Yellow Tang can be a good reward to saltwater hobbyists.

Best use: Saltwater tanks where there is a lot of swimming space.

Care level: Moderate

The Lemon Tetra is small but full of personality, and it shines in colours of transparent yellow with a light red hue in the eyes. They are docile, learning fish that fare best in parties of six or more. They are very tender animals, and of a lovely colour, which qualifies them to be good playmates in the communal aquarium.Best use: Freshwater community tanks. Care level: Easy

Another favorite fresh water fish is the Golden Molly. It adds warmth to any tank with its shiny golden-yellow body. Mollies are sturdy, versatile and simple to breed, making them a good beginner breed. They like planted tanks and will do well in groups.

Best use: Those that are planted and beginners.

Care level: Easy

Freshwater or saltwater species can be kept in aquariums, but yellow fish add a special lightness to the aquarium. Whether it be the classic Yellow Tang or the resilient Golden Molly, every fish brings its own flair and charisma. The option you choose should depend on the size of your tank, set up, and experience. These colourful yellow friends will illuminate your aquarium and be the focus of your aquatic environment with the right treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What fish is bright yellow?
   
   Gold Barb
2. Which fish is known for vibrant colours?
   
   Clownfish, mandarins, coral grouper, angelfish, and dottybacks
3. Can you get yellow goldfish?
   
   Lemon Yellow Goldfish are hardy fish and don't require a lot of specialist care, making them a great choice of fish for first-time fish keepers.
4. Is Nemo a clownfish?
   
   Yes, Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo is a clownfish.
5. Are there gold-colored fish?
   
   Comet Goldfish