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Planarian Worms In Your Aquarium: How To Get Rid Of Them

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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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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An adult wolf cichlid
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Wolf Cichlid Care: Size, Diet, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 51.9K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Parachromis dovii Other Names:  Heros dovii Günther, Cichlasoma dovii , Nandopsis dovii, Dow’s cichlid,…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
  • 60.4K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Heros severus Other Names:  Severum Cichlid, Banded Cichlid, Rainbow Severum Cichlid Lifespan:  5 years…
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A sketch of a Ryukin Goldfish
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Ryukin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Food & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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Ryukin Goldfish are a popular goldfish species that have quite a unique look! Despite this, they’re actually quite…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
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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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fish underwater
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The Best BioPellet Reactors You Can Buy Right Now

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
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If you plan on taking your tank seriously then thinking about biofiltration is something you need to do.…
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clown pleco
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Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • April 30, 2026
  • 146.0K views
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
  • 41.5K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Maylandia estherae Other Names:  Red zebra cichlid, Esther Grant’s zebra, Red zebra mbuna Lifespan: …
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Sparkling Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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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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A starfish after eating food
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What Do Starfish Eat? Complete Food & Diet Information

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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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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A German Blue Ram Cichlid swimming in a planted freshwater tank
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German Blue Ram 101: Care, Breeding, Tank Mates…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 118.5K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names:  Blue ram, Asian ram, butterfly cichlid, Ramirez’s  cichlid Lifespan:  3-4…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
  • 67.6K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Nimbochromis venustus Other Names:  Venustus Hap, Kalinga, Giraffe Cichlid, Giraffe Haplochromis, and Giraffe Hap…
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A Striped Raphael Catfish scavenging near the aquarium substrate
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Striped Raphael Catfish: Care, Size, Food & More…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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Striped Raphael Catfish are great freshwater species that often overlooked by many aquarists. But trust us, there’s a…
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Bichir on the substrate
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Bichir Care 101: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, Types, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 112.9K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Polypterus Other Names: Senegal Bichir, Reedfish, Dinosaur Bichir, Dinosaur Eel, Dragonfin, African Bichir, Marbled…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
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Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
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An adult blue pearl shrimp
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Everything You Need To Know About Blue Pearl Shrimp

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 32.6K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Neocaridina palmata Other Names:  Blue Pearl shrimp, white pearl shrimp Lifespan:  1-2 years Size: …
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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
  • April 30, 2026
  • 115.8K 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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A Zebra Pleco at the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Zebra Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 117.4K views
Zebra Plecos are a beautiful and easy to care for freshwater fish that we recommend all the time.…
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21 Best Fish For 5 Gallon Tanks (With Pictures)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 124.0K views
There are a surprising amount of options out there when it comes to the best fish for 5…
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Vampire Crab 101: Care, Habitat Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 180.8K views
Vampire Crabs are one of the most stunning creatures you can keep in captivity. Their unique colors are…
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A Royal Pleco swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Royal Pleco 101: Care, Size, Growth Rate, Food & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 100.6K views
Royal Plecos are an incredibly unique freshwater fish that will draw attention in any tank. These large, interesting-looking…
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An adult blue bolt shrimp
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Blue Bolt Shrimp 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 59.3K views
Blue bolt shrimp are stunning aquatic creatures that many people want to own. But what they don’t realize…
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a surprised aquarist in front of a glowing home aquarium filled with colorful tropical fish
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5 Aquarium Rules You Can Safely Break for Better Tanks

  • byJulianne Turner
  • April 30, 2026
  • 60.7K views
Let’s talk about something that might make you raise an eyebrow. Those ironclad fish tank rules you’ve been…
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Water Wisteria Care: Planting, Propagation & Carpet Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 66.4K views
Water wisteria is a fantastic plant option for freshwater aquariums. It looks great, is easy to care for,…
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Apple snails in an aquarium
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Apple Snail Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 59.7K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni Other Names: Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster, Florida Electric Blue Crayfish, Electric Blue…
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An adult black axolotl resting
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Black Axolotl Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
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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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Silver dollar fish
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Silver Dollar Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 102.0K views
The silver dollar fish is a beloved freshwater species that has been a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts…
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Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 117.2K views
Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
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Ember Tetra
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Ember Tetra 101: Care, Size, Breeding, Lifespan, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 113.1K views
The Ember Tetra is a cute and fun little freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all…
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An Axolotl in a clean tank
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Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • April 30, 2026
  • 162.4K views
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
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A Zebra Loach resting on a piece of wood
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Zebra Loach 101: Care, Size, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 121.8K views
The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience…
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Two Upside Down Catfish swimming together
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Upside Down Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 139.6K views
Upside Down Catfish are one of our favorite freshwater species without a doubt. We find ourselves recommending them…
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Albino bristlenose pleco in a freshwater tank
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Albino Bristlenose Pleco: The Complete Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 56.9K views
The albino bristlenose pleco is a stunning freshwater fish that can be hard to find. Due to their…
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Thai Micro Crab walking on the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Thai Micro Crab 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 97.9K views
The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…
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A male Odessa Barb
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27 Best Cold Water Fish For Your Aquarium (No Heater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 172.6K views
If you’re considering getting some cold water fish for your aquarium, you have a lot of options. In…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
  • 119.2K views
Knowing the main types of aquarium algae is an essential skill for all fishkeepers. Being able to recognize…
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A Fiddler freshwater aquarium crab facing the camera
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9 Stunning Freshwater Crabs You Need For Your Aquarium

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 152.4K views
Freshwater aquarium crabs are an option that many aquarists overlook. They think about fish, shrimp, snails, etc. But…
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A Bristlenose Pleco looking for something to eat
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Bristlenose Pleco 101: Care, Lifespan, Size, & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 141.2K views
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Ancistrus cirrhosis var Albino Other Names: Albino Bristlenose catfish, Albino Bushynose catfish Lifespan:  Between…
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Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
  • 113.3K views
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
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A person standing next of a large aquarium inside a pet store shocked at the prices of supplies
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10 Aquarium Secrets Pet Stores Don’t Want You to Know

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • April 30, 2026
  • 28.3K views
You’ve probably walked into a pet store, eyes sparkling at the sight of vibrant bettas and shimmering freshwater…
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A fish recovering from popeye disease
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Popeye Disease In Fish: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
  • 105.2K views
Popeye is a fish disease you really want to avoid. It’s not only quite painful (and potentially dangerous)…

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