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SSaltwater Fish
A certih snail next to a good looking coral in a saltwater aquarium
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Cerith Snails Care: Eggs, Size, Diet, Mates & Predators

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Cerithium caeruleum Other Names: Creeper snail, Horn snail Reef Safe: Yes! Lifespan: 2 years…
RResources
A freshwater Aquarium Snail sitting on the leaf of a plant
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The 13 Best Types Of Aquarium Snails (Freshwater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
With so many types of freshwater aquarium snails out there, it can be tricky to decide which one…
JJust For Fun
A classroom aquarium with children observing and taking notes.
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Aquariums as Learning Tools: Inspiring Environmental Education

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • June 16, 2026
Aquariums aren’t just glass boxes filled with water and fish. They’re living classrooms, tiny windows into the natural…
CCare Guides
A white skirt tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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White Skirt Tetra Care: Diet, Tankmates, Size and Tank Requirements

  • byJulianne Turner
  • June 15, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Gymnocorymbus ternetzi Other Names:  petticoat tetra, gold skirt tetra Lifespan:  3-5 years Size:  2…
CCare Guides
A stunning vibrant reef aquarium tank in a modern living room setting, crystal clear water with colorful corals including branching SPS corals, soft leather corals, zoanthids, and green star polyps, tropical fish swimming including clownfish and tangs
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The Ultimate Guide for a Stunning Reef Tank With Coral Colonies

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • June 13, 2026
Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like staring into a thriving reef tank after a long day. It’s like…
SSetup & Maintenance
Planted home aquarium with tropical fish in a living room showing how household environments can affect aquarium health
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9 Hidden Things in Your Home That Can Harm Your Aquarium

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • June 12, 2026
Most fishkeepers spend a lot of time thinking about filters, heaters, lighting, and aquascaping. I know I do.…
CCare Guides
A Melanotaenia-boesemani looking for food
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Boesemani Rainbowfish Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types Of Fish

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • June 3, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Melanotaenia boesemani Other Names:  Bicolor rainbowfish, Bosemani, Boes or Boeseman’s Lifespan:  5-8 years Size: …
OOther
Freshwater aquarium in a science classroom
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The Science of Aquariums: Writing About Ecology, Biology, and Sustainability

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • June 1, 2026
Aquariums are living classrooms, tiny ecosystems that pack a surprising punch when it comes to teaching biology, ecology,…
IInfo & Tips
Responsible aquarium fish breeding with adult fish and fry in planted tank
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Breeding Aquarium Fish Without Overcrowding: A Responsible Fishkeeper’s Guide to Planning Future Tank Population

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • May 31, 2026
Breeding aquarium fish can be one of the most rewarding parts of fishkeeping. Watching eggs hatch, seeing tiny…
CCare Guides
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Berghia Nudibranch: A Beginner’s Dive Into These Little Sea Slugs

  • byJulianne Turner
  • May 31, 2026
If you’re like me, always tinkering with your reef tank and hunting for ways to keep it pristine…
SSaltwater Fish
An Amphiprion-ocellaris looking for a hiding spot
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Snowflake Clownfish Care: Lifespan, Types, Size and Breeding

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris Popular Snowflake Clownfish: Picasso, Premium, Extreme, Snowflake Onyx, Black, Standard, Black Ice.…
SSaltwater Fish
An Aplysia in a saltwater aquarium
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Sea Hare Slug Care: Uncovering the Mysteries of Black and Other Aplysia Species

  • byJulianne Turner
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Aplysia Other Names: California black sea hare, wedge sea hare, Aplysia Fasciata, Dolabella Auricularia,…
SSaltwater Fish
A Niger Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Niger Triggerfish Facts: Reef Safe, Care, Mates and Diet

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Odonus niger Other Names: Red tooth triggerfish, Red fang triggerfish, Blue triggerfish, Red toothed…
SSaltwater Fish
An Arrow Crab swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Arrow Crab 101: Diet, Mates, Breeding & Behavior

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Stenorhynchus seticornis Other Names: Spider Crabs, Arrowhead Crabs, Yellowline Arrow Reef Safe: Yes with…
SSaltwater Fish
A dog-faced puffer fish in a saltwater aquarium
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Dog-Faced Puffer 101: Care, Diet, Mates, Teeth and Tank Size

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Arothron nigropunctatus Other Names /  Common Species: Black Spotted Puffer, Black-Spotted Pufferfish, Blackspotted Blaasop,…
SSaltwater Fish
A Flame Hawkfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Flame Hawkfish 101: Diet, Mates, Setup, Care and Breeding

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Neocirrhitus armatus Other Names: Red hawkfish, Brilliant hawkfish, Flame hawk Reef Safe: With caution…
CCare Guides
A Galaxea Coral in a saltwater aquarium
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Galaxea Coral Care: Placement, Feed, Frag, Growth and Colors

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Galaxea fascicularis Other Names: Tooth coral, Galaxy coral, Star coral, Crystal coral, Starburst coral,…
CCare Guides
An Elegance Coral showing its colors in a saltwater aquarium
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Elegance Coral Care: Frag, Diet, Tank Flow and Light

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Catalaphyllia jardinei Other Names: Elegant coral, Ridge coral, and Wonder coral Water Flow: Moderate…
CCare Guides
Gorgonians looking like sea fans in a large aquarium
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Gorgonians Care Guide: The Best Coral Sea Fans For Your Tank

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Classificaiton: Kingdom: Animalia. Phylum: Cnidaria. Class: Octocorallia. Order: Alcyonacea Other Names: Sea Fans, Sea Whips,…
CCare Guides
Bubble algae spreading in a saltwater aquarium
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Bubble Algae Eating Fish, Cutting it Open and Removal

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Welcome to our Bubble Algae Removal Care Guide! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced hobbyist, we’ve got you…
SSaltwater Fish
An Ocellated Dragonet scooping at the bottom of the tank
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Scooter Blenny Care: Tank Setup, Mates, Diet and Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Synchiropus ocellatus Other Names /  Common Species: Scooter blenny, Scooter dragonet, Ocellated dragonet, Red…
SSaltwater Fish
A Christmas Wrasse swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Christmas Wrasse 101: Care, Diet, Mates and Breeding

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Halichoeres claudia Other Names: Ornate Wrasse, Green-Barred Wrasse, Red-Lined Wrasse, Ladder Wrasse Reef Safe:…
SSaltwater Fish
A Longnose hawkfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Longnose Hawkfish Care: Diet, Mates, Tank and Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Oxycirrhites typus Other Names: Long-nose hawkfish, Longnose hawk, Hawaiian hawk-fish, Pilikoa Reef Safe: With…
CCoral
A Goniopora Coral or Pink Flower Pot in a saltwater aquarium
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Goniopora Coral Care: Colors, Feeding, Fragging, Size and Mates

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Poritidae family Other Names: Flowerpot Coral, Daisy Coral Water Flow: Moderate and indirect flow…
SSaltwater Fish
A Purple Firefish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Purple Firefish Care: Diet, Size, Mates, Diseases and Reefs

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Nemateleotris decora Other Names: Decorated Dartfish, Elegant Firefish or Flame Firefish Lifespan: 3-5 years…
SSaltwater Fish
An adult Yellowtail coris swimming and looking for food
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Red Coris Wrasse 101: Diet, Mates, Size, Lifespan & Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Welcome fellow saltwater aquarists to our comprehensive care guide for the captivating Red Coris Wrasse! This species boasts…
CCare Guides
A Bird's nest Coral showing its colors in a saltwater aquarium
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Bird’s Nest Coral 101: Fragging, Placement, Size and Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
If you’re passionate about creating a stunning and thriving reef aquarium, the Birdsnest coral is an excellent addition…
SSaltwater Fish
Two Bumblebee Snails hiding in a saltwater aquarium
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Bumblebee Snail Care: Diet, Mates, Size and Tank

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Welcome fellow saltwater aquarists! The tiny and charismatic Bumblebee Snails are a fantastic addition to any saltwater aquarium,…
RResources
A group of clown loaches looking for snails to eat
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The Best Snail-Eating Fish For Your Aquarium

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Snail-eating fish are one of the best ways to get rid of snails in your aquarium. Instead of…
SSaltwater Fish
A Brittle Starfish in a saltwater aquarium
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Brittle Starfish Species: Care, Diet, Tank and Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
We’re thrilled to present you with our friendly guide on caring for the fascinating Brittle Starfish. These graceful…
SSaltwater Fish
A Salarias-fasciatus looking for algae to eat
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Lawnmower Blenny: Color Change, Diet, Tank Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Hello there! If you’re thinking about getting a Lawnmower Blenny, you’ve come to the right place. The Blenny…
RResources
A goldfish looking for tank mates
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13 Amazing Goldfish Tank Mates (Best Companions)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Finding suitable goldfish tank mates is harder than it seems. While hardy, these fish have specific compatibility needs…
SSaltwater Fish
Picasso Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Picasso Triggerfish Care Guide: Size, Tank Mates, & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
Pablo Picasso is known as the co-founder of the Cubist movement which takes apart objects and analyzes them…
CCare Guides
Pistol Shrimp
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Pistol Shrimp Care Guide: Diet, Size, Punch & Power

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Pop! That was the noise from Pistol Shrimp hunting its next prey. These small creatures are capable of…
CCare Guides
A full-grown lionhead goldfish
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Lionhead Goldfish Care: Tank Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Carassius auratus auratus Other Names:  Chinese Lionhead, Lionhead Ranchu, Red Lionhead, Black Lionhead, Calico…
CCare Guides
Sexy Shrimp in a saltwater aquarium
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Sexy Shrimp Care Guide: Dance, Diet, Tank Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
There are many pretty shrimp but there is only one Sexy Shrimp! These shrimp are not only good…
CCare Guides
Harlequin Shrimp swimming in saltwater
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Harlequin Shrimp Care: Tank Size, Lifespan, Food & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
We hope you are ready to learn about the amazing Harlequin Shrimp in this care guide. This shrimp…
CCare Guides
An adult electric blue ram cichlid
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Electric Blue Ram Cichlid: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names:  Ram cichlid, blue ram, German blue ram, butterfly cichlid, and…
CCare Guides
Alien betta fish
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Alien Betta Fish: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 30, 2026
Because of their stunning appearance, alien betta fish are sought-after by many freshwater aquarists. But there are a…
SSaltwater Fish
Mandarin Goby swimming in a saltwater tank
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Mandarin Goby Care: Tank Size, Mates, Food and Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 30, 2026
The Mandarin Goby is a very popular and peaceful fish in the saltwater world because of its highly…

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