A desktop aquarium adds natural beauty and life into any office, dorm room or apartment. Desktop aquariums are 10-gallons or less and generally used to house small freshwater fish. Even with their small size, they can still be beautifully decorated with pieces of driftwood, small stones, artificial or live plants and/or aquarium safe décor.

It's important to note that tanks less than two gallons should be avoided since they are harder to maintain, and there are very few creatures that can live in such a small environment. A desktop aquarium can still be low maintenance if you don't overfeed the fish or overstock the tank. The one inch per gallon rule helps to determine the number of peaceful community fish (up to two inches) you can keep in your tank. If you have a local pet store in your area that specializes in aquariums, try taking a visit there since they often have fish and supplies that are harder to find. People who work at local fish stores also tend to have more experience in the hobby than those at Petsmart or Petco. Here are the top ten easiest and most beautiful fish for a desktop aquarium.