The statistic illustrates the number of freshwater fish owned by households in the United States from 2000 to 2017/2018. In 2017/2018, about 139.3 million freshwater fish were owned by American households. Thus, freshwater fish made up the most popular pet category in the United States, based on the total number.
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APPA. (March 27, 2017). Number of freshwater fish in the United States from 2000 to 2017/2018 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/198104/freshwater-fish-in-the-united-states-since-2000/
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Number of freshwater fish in the United States from 2000 to 2017/2018 (in millions) [Graph], APPA, March 27, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/198104/freshwater-fish-in-the-united-states-since-2000/