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A Rainbow Tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Rainbow Tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei): Full Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 6, 2022
  • 25.7K views
  • 7 minute read
Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
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A colorful freshwater fish called the Fancy Guppy swimming alone
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  • 18 minute read

The 27 Most Colorful Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 15, 2022
  • 136.1K views
Ever since we got into the aquarium scene we’ve been on the lookout for different kinds of colorful…
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Siamese algae eater overview
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  • 9 minute read

Siamese Algae Eaters: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 15, 2022
  • 49.8K views
If you’re searching for a freshwater fish that will help knock down the amount of algae in your…
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An illustration of a Yoyo Loach
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  • 10 minute read

Yoyo Loach Care 101: Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 2, 2022
  • 108.2K views
The Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish to own, no matter how experienced you are. They’re easy…
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Pearl gourami side profile
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  • 10 minute read

Pearl Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 1, 2022
  • 83.3K views
Pearl gouramis are a fun and unique freshwater fish that we recommend quite often. Here’s why: Not only…
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A large Anacharis aquarium plant
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  • 9 minute read

Anacharis 101: The Complete Plant Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 23, 2022
  • 26.6K views
Anacharis is one of the most popular aquarium plants out there, and for good reason. It’s hardy, easy…
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The Zebra loach bottom feeder fish
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  • 14 minute read

15 Bottom Feeder Fish For Your Aquarium (Freshwater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 22, 2022
  • 66.2K views
Bottom feeder fish are a fantastic addition to any aquarium. They’re a ton of fun to watch, usually…
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One Gold Nugget Pleco on driftwood
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  • 12 minute read

15 Types Of Plecos You Should Consider For Your Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 17, 2022
  • 118.7K views
If you’re interested in learning about the most popular types of plecos, then you’ve come to the right…
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A Dojo Loach resting on the substrate
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  • 10 minute read

Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 8, 2022
  • 124.7K views
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
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An Axolotl in a clean tank
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  • 9 minute read

Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 6, 2022
  • 116.7K views
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
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An adult Dragon Goby resting on the substrate
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  • 10 minute read

Dragon Fish Goby Care 101 (aka Violet Goby)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 2, 2022
  • 105.2K views
The Dragon Goby is a special fish that brings a very different kind of feel to your aquarium.…
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Cherry Shrimp exploring a freshwater aquarium
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  • 11 minute read

17 Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp You Need To See

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 2, 2022
  • 82.3K views
Freshwater aquarium shrimp are some of the most overlooked critters to include in your tank. We understand why…
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A dirty tank that needs some algae eaters
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  • 13 minute read

The 20 Best Algae Eaters For Your Freshwater Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 26, 2022
  • 108.3K views
You’re always battling algae if you own a freshwater tank. It’s just the way it is. But you…
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Sunshine pleco at the bottom of an aquarium
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  • 7 minute read

Sunshine Pleco (L014): Care, Growth Rate, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 24, 2022
  • 39.1K views
The sunshine pleco (L014) is a species that many freshwater aquarists aren’t familiar with. But despite this, we…
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A Congo Tetra swimming in a planted tank
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  • 9 minute read

Congo Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
  • 91.7K views
The Congo Tetra is a beautiful freshwater fish that is a piece of cake to care for. It…
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A male Odessa Barb at feeding time
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  • 9 minute read

Odessa Barb 101: Care, Size, Breeding, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 23, 2022
  • 83.3K views
The Odessa Barb is a fantastic freshwater fish to keep in your aquarium. They’re easy to care for,…
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A Cherry Barb swimming through planted tanks
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  • 10 minute read

Cherry Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 23, 2022
  • 113.2K views
The Cherry Barb is a great freshwater fish that we’ve been recommending for years. If you’ve been in…
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A Ramshorn Snail on the side of a tank
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  • 9 minute read

Ramshorn Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Eggs & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
  • 120.3K views
The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun…
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A freshwater Aquarium Snail sitting on the leaf of a plant
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  • 10 minute read

The 13 Best Types Of Aquarium Snails (Freshwater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 18, 2022
  • 126.7K views
With so many types of freshwater aquarium snails out there, it can be tricky to decide which one…
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Pictus catfish care tips
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  • 10 minute read

Pictus Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 15, 2022
  • 77.3K views
The pictus catfish is one of our favorite freshwater fishes for a number of reasons. They’re cute, easy…
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A colorful betta fish not eating
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  • 9 minute read

Why Your Betta Fish Is Not Eating (Simple Checklist)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 14, 2022
  • 107.6K views
There are always plenty of fishkeepers trying to find out the cause of their betta fish not eating.…
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A hillstream loach
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  • 9 minute read

Hillstream Loach Care Guide: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 13, 2022
  • 60.2K views
The hillstream loach is an awesome looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Their special…
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Red betta fish swimming
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  • 14 minute read

Betta Fish Care 101: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 8, 2022
  • 69.6K views
There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about betta fish care. And to be honest,…
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A male Odessa Barb
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  • 15 minute read

27 Best Cold Water Fish For Your Aquarium (No Heater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 4, 2022
  • 115.7K views
If you’re considering getting some cold water fish for your aquarium, you have a lot of options. In…
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Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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  • 9 minute read

The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 3, 2022
  • 69.4K views
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
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Hornwort aquarium plant appearance
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Hornwort Plants: How To Care For Them In Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 3, 2022
  • 36.9K views
If you’re considering adding some plants to your aquarium, hornwort is a fantastic choice. It’s easy to care…
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One Black Skirt Tetra
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  • 10 minute read

Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 23, 2022
  • 104.3K views
The Black Skirt Tetra is one of our favorite freshwater species for a few reasons. Not only do…
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A lone Harlequin Rasbora swimming in an aquarium
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Harlequin Rasbora Care: Size, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 22, 2022
  • 110.4K views
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
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A Betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank
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Why Your Betta Fish Is Laying At The Bottom Of The Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 19, 2022
  • 129.6K views
Many owners go into a panic when they see a Betta fish laying at the bottom of the…
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A single red eye tetra
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  • 9 minute read

Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 19, 2022
  • 59.1K views
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…

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