tropical fish aquariums

Look for captive-raised fish, not wild-caught, and avoid pet stores that don't know the difference.

RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—You already stock up on the safest fish to eat, but what about the colorful fish swimming around in your home's tropical fish aquarium? According to a new report published in the June issue of Marine Policy, the United States imports more ornamental fish and live coral than any other country. And unfortunately, most of the 1,500 species of fish and 500 species of living rock come from sensitive coral reefs, which are already being killed off due to climate change.

Here are a few of the best fish to buy, and tips on finding others that you may enjoy:

#1: African Cichlids #2: Clown Fish #3: Banggai Cardinalfish # 4: Damselfish # 5: Sailfin Tang # 6: Peppermint Shrimp