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A Chocolate Chip Starfish resting in a saltwater aquarium
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Chocolate Chip Starfish Care: Diet, Reef Safety & Tank Size

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 14, 2023
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This post could’ve been about baking chocolate chip cookies but we decided to stay within our field of…
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Sexy Shrimp in a saltwater aquarium
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Sexy Shrimp Care Guide: Dance, Diet, Tank Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 6, 2023
  • 68.5K views
There are many pretty shrimp but there is only one Sexy Shrimp! These shrimp are not only good…
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Picasso Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Picasso Triggerfish Care Guide: Size, Tank Mates, & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 27, 2023
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Pablo Picasso is known as the co-founder of the Cubist movement which takes apart objects and analyzes them…
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Clown Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Clown Triggerfish 101: Diet, Tank Size, Care Tips & Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 20, 2023
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Are you a fan of clown horror movies?  If so, then you will enjoy reading this care guide…
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Marine Betta swimming in a saltwater tank
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Marine Betta or Comet 101: Diet, Tank, Mates & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 15, 2023
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Adding a beautiful fish like the Marine Betta to your saltwater aquarium might be a great idea as…
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Two ribbon eels with thier mouths open
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Ribbon Eel Care Guide: Tank, Color Change, Diet & Size

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 13, 2023
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You are about to learn about one of the most attractive eels in the ocean and also one…
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Pistol shrimp claws
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Pistol Shrimp Care Guide: Diet, Size, Punch & Power

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 7, 2023
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Pop! That was the noise from Pistol Shrimp hunting its next prey. These small creatures are capable of…
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Harlequin Shrimp Eating Starfish
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Harlequin Shrimp Eating a Starfish

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 2, 2023
  • 38.8K views
Harlequin Shrimp are a gorgeous addition to any tank. These brightly colored crustaceans are highly-evolved hunters adapted to…
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Harlequin Shrimp swimming in saltwater
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Harlequin Shrimp Care: Tank Size, Lifespan, Food & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 23, 2023
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We hope you are ready to learn about the amazing Harlequin Shrimp in this care guide. This shrimp…
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Mandarin Goby swimming in a saltwater tank
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Mandarin Goby Care: Tank Size, Mates, Food and Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 20, 2023
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The Mandarin Goby is a very popular and peaceful fish in the saltwater world because of its highly…
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An adult black orchid betta fish
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Black Orchid Betta Fish: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 12, 2022
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Due to their stunning appearance, black orchid betta fish are some of the most popular freshwater varieties you…
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A moneywort plant growing out of an aquarium
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Moneywort In Aquariums: An In-Depth Plant Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 9, 2022
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Moneywort is a popular plant for aquariums, and the reasons are obvious. This plant looks great, can improve…
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An adult black axolotl
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Black Axolotl Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 8, 2022
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Black axolotls are a unique variation of an extremely popular and iconic aquatic pet. But interestingly enough, many…
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A koi betta fish near the surface
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Koi Betta Fish: A Care Guide To Help Them Thrive

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 7, 2022
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Koi betta fish are unique and gorgeous fish that appeal to a wide variety of aquarists. It doesn’t…
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Ranchu goldfish in a large home aquarium tank
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Ranchu Goldfish: Care, Tank Size, Lifespan, Setup & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 5, 2022
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Ranchu goldfish are strange but cute looking fish that appeal to a large number of aquarists. Because of…
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Jardini arowana swimming in a large aquarium
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Jardini Arowana Care: Tank Size, Diet, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 4, 2022
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Jardini arowanas are large and intimidating freshwater fish that aren’t suitable for many aquarists. But if you have…
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An adult electric blue ram cichlid
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Electric Blue Ram Cichlid: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 3, 2022
  • 31.4K views
Electric blue ram cichlids are eye-catching freshwater fish that aquarists of all ages are interested in. Once you…
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A full-grown lionhead goldfish
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Lionhead Goldfish Care: Tank Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 2, 2022
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Lionhead goldfish are a unique and cute species that many freshwater aquarists are interested in. Due to their…
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Severum cichlid swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Severum Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Size, Diet & Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 1, 2022
  • 35.1K views
Severum cichlids are beautiful and unique-looking fish that many aquarists don’t know much about. It’s easy to assume…
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Venustus cichlid swimming in an aquarium with plants
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Venustus Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Setup & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 29, 2022
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Venustus cichlids are wonderful-looking freshwater fish that can stand out in any home tank. And because of this,…
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An adult yellow lab cichlid
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Yellow Lab Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 29, 2022
  • 63.0K views
Yellow lab cichlids are eye-catching freshwater fish that many aquarists dream about owning one day. But there’s a…
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Alien betta fish
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Alien Betta Fish: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 26, 2022
  • 39.1K views
Because of their stunning appearance, alien betta fish are sought-after by many freshwater aquarists. But there are a…
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Red zebra cichlid swimming in an aquarium
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Red Zebra Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 24, 2022
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Red zebra cichlids are a gorgeous freshwater species that you need to see in person. Their stunning appearance…
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A Blood Parrot Cichlid swimming by itself in a freshwater aquarium
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Blood Parrot Cichlid Care: Size, Behavior, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 23, 2022
  • 98.2K views
Blood Parrot Cichlids are a gorgeous freshwater fish that have generated quite a lot of conflicting opinions over…
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An adult wolf cichlid
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Wolf Cichlid Care: Size, Diet, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 22, 2022
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Wolf cichlids are fascinating (and slightly intimidating) freshwater fish. This species is known for its intelligence, aggression, and…
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Scissortail rasboras swimming in a tank
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Scissortail Rasbora Care: Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 20, 2022
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The scissortail rasbora is a fun freshwater species to own, and is a great choice for many aquarists.…
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A starfish after eating food
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What Do Starfish Eat? Complete Food & Diet Information

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 19, 2022
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Everyone knows what a starfish is, but very few understand their structure and how they function. These are…
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Flame tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Flame Tetra Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet, Water & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 17, 2022
  • 45.8K views
The flame tetra is a wonderful freshwater species that will always catch your eye. With their gorgeous appearance…
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A planaria worm up close
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Planarian Worms In Your Aquarium: How To Get Rid Of Them

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 3, 2022
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Planarian worms have been a source of frustration for aquarists for many years. If you spend enough time…
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Albino bristlenose pleco in a freshwater tank
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Albino Bristlenose Pleco: The Complete Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 24, 2022
  • 39.9K views
The albino bristlenose pleco is a stunning freshwater fish that can be hard to find. Due to their…
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A tank without any of the common types of aquarium algae
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12 Types Of Aquarium Algae + All Causes & Treatments

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 21, 2022
  • 102.9K views
Knowing the main types of aquarium algae is an essential skill for all fishkeepers. Being able to recognize…
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A sparkling gourami swimming
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Sparkling Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 21, 2022
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Sparkling gouramis (also known as pygmy gouramis) are easily one of our favorite freshwater fishes to keep in…
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Bichir on the substrate
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Bichir Care 101: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, Types, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 20, 2022
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The bichir is an awesome and unique freshwater fish that adds a very prehistoric feel to your tank.…
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A Zebra Pleco at the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Zebra Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 20, 2022
  • 94.8K views
Zebra Plecos are a beautiful and easy to care for freshwater fish that we recommend all the time.…
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A Gold Nugget Pleco attached to a piece of wood
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Gold Nugget Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 20, 2022
  • 88.4K views
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a gorgeous freshwater fish that has been getting more and more interest lately,…
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One Emperor Tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Emperor Tetra 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 18, 2022
  • 96.1K views
The Emperor Tetra is an underrated freshwater fish that we’ve been a fan of for years. While they’re…
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An adult blue pearl shrimp
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Everything You Need To Know About Blue Pearl Shrimp

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 17, 2022
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Blue pearl shrimp are gorgeous freshwater critters that can thrive in a variety of conditions. Because of that,…
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Paradise fish from the side
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Paradise Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, & Tank Mate

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 15, 2022
  • 69.4K views
Paradise fish (aka paradise gourami) are a beautiful freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in. Their unique…
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Water wisteria
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Water Wisteria Care: Planting, Propagation & Carpet Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 14, 2022
  • 50.2K views
Water wisteria is a fantastic plant option for freshwater aquariums. It looks great, is easy to care for,…
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Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 14, 2022
  • 110.0K views
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
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A sketch of a Ryukin Goldfish
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Ryukin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Food & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 13, 2022
  • 86.0K views
Ryukin Goldfish are a popular goldfish species that have quite a unique look! Despite this, they’re actually quite…

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