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Alison Yang

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Alison has been interested in fish and aquariums for over five years. When she's not writing about fish you can find her hiking, swimming, and doing yoga.
CCare Guides
Rope fish
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Rope Fish Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 13, 2021
The rope fish (also known as the African rope fish or reed fish) is a very unique freshwater…
CCare Guides
A swimming firemouth cichlid
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  • 10 minute read

Firemouth Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 7, 2021
The firemouth cichlid is a beautiful and vibrant freshwater fish that brings a special splash of color to…
CCare Guides
A Chinese Algae Eater on driftwood
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Chinese Algae Eater 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • December 2, 2021
The Chinese Algae Eater is a freshwater fish that comes with a mixed reputation. Some aquarists think they’re…
CCare Guides
Red finned shark feat
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Rainbow Shark 101: Care Guide, Tank Size, Food & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 25, 2021
Rainbow sharks are a fun and unique fish that can be very rewarding to keep. However, there are…
CCare Guides
A group of swimming Rummy Nose Tetras
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Rummy Nose Tetra 101: Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 23, 2021
The Rummy Nose Tetra is a neat-looking freshwater fish that are a good fit for many aquariums. While…
CCare Guides
Staurogyne repens carpet in tank
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Staurogyne Repens Care Guide: The Perfect Carpet Plant!

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 16, 2021
Staurogyne repens is a great freshwater aquarium plant choice for aquarists of all experience levels. It’s a plant…
CCare Guides
A Jaguar Cichlid swimming in its tank
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Jaguar Cichlid (Managuense): Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 23, 2021
Jaguar Cichlids (aka Managuense) are a popular freshwater species that many aquarists know about. However, a lot of…
PPlants
Java fern plant in a freshwater aquarium tank
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Java Fern Care 101: How To Grow, Plant & Propagate

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 15, 2021
It’s difficult to find a more popular plant for freshwater aquariums than Java fern. And with it’s hardy…
CCare Guides
An Assassin Share on a plant
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Assassin Snail Care: Diet, Tank, Breeding & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 14, 2021
Assassin Snails are a popular freshwater critter that many people want to own. Their neat patterns and low-maintenance…
CCare Guides
Green Terror Cichlid in a low-lit tank
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Green Terror Cichlids: Size, Tank Mates & General Care

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 12, 2021
Green Terror Cichlids are a unique (and misunderstood) freshwater fish that have quite the fan base in the…
CCare Guides
Red Empress Cichlid swimming
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Red Empress Cichlid Care: Everything You Need To Know!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 23, 2021
The Red Empress Cichlid is a great freshwater fish for aquarists of all experience levels. They’re always one…
CCare Guides
A Peacock Gudgeon at feeding time
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Peacock Gudgeon 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 19, 2021
The Peacock Gudgeon is an incredibly beautiful and unique freshwater fish that all aquarists should consider. Not only…
CCare Guides
Dwarf hairgrass in tank
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Dwarf Hairgrass Care: Carpet Advice & How To Plant

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 19, 2021
Dwarf hairgrass is one of the most underrated aquarium carpet plants out there. Even though there’s a decent…
RReviews
Best betta tank featured image
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The Best Betta Fish Tanks + New 5 Gallon Winner

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 8, 2021
Choosing the best betta tank is just as important as choosing your fish. The tank your bettas live…
IInfo & Tips
Bloodworms background image
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Bloodworms 101: Frozen, Live And Freeze Dried

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 8, 2021
If you’ve been in the aquarium scene for long enough then you’ve undoubtedly heard about bloodworms the basics…
CCare Guides
A Vampire Pleco resting on driftwood
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Vampire Pleco (L-240): The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 28, 2021
Vampire Plecos are gorgeous freshwater fish that many people enjoy owning. Their low-maintenance care requirements and beauty really…
CCare Guides
One ruby tetra swimming near the substrate
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Ruby Tetra 101: Care, Tank Size, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 30, 2021
Ruby tetras are lovely freshwater fish that can be a joy to own. With their bright colors and…
CCare Guides
Red devil cichlid
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Red Devil Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 9, 2021
Red Devil Cichlids are an interesting freshwater fish that sport a unique look. This makes them a very…
CCare Guides
Ludwigia Repens plant outside of its aquarium
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Ludwigia Repens: How To Care For This Aquarium Plant

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 29, 2021
Ludwigia Repens is a great freshwater plant that can provide a number of benefits to your tank. It…
CCare Guides
Two Jungle Val plants in a freshwater aquarium
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The Complete Jungle Val Care & Planting Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 23, 2021
Jungle Val is a fantastic aquarium plant that can add a whole new element to your tank. It’s…
IInfo & Tips
A fish in a tank where they can't drown
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Can Fish Drown? The Surprisingly Complicated Answer

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 18, 2021
Whether it be from a new aquarist or someone trying to win a trivia game, “can fish drown”…
CCare Guides
One silver tip tetra looking for food
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Silver Tip Tetra Guide: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 15, 2021
Silver tip tetras are beautiful freshwater fish that don’t get the attention they deserve. This underrated species is…
CCare Guides
One Mbu puffer fish in a freshwater tank
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Mbu Puffer Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, Food & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 13, 2021
The Mbu puffer fish is an incredibly unique species that has quite a personality. Known for being very…
IInfo & Tips
Some pregnant guppy fish swimming with other fish
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Pregnant Guppy Fish: How To Tell & What To Do…

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 11, 2021
Learning how to tell if a guppy fish is pregnant isn’t challenging. All it takes is a basic…
RResources
Many koi fish in a large pond
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11 Best Pond Fish That You Need To See (Wide Variety)

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 28, 2021
Picking out the best pond fish is not as easy as it seems. There are a lot of…
RResources
A Harlequin Rasbora swimming in a freshwater nano tank
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21 Small Freshwater Fish For Nano Tanks & Aquariums

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 17, 2021
There are so many types of small nano fish to keep in your freshwater aquarium that it can…
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 16, 2021
Snail-eating fish are one of the best ways to get rid of snails in your aquarium. Instead of…
RResources
A freshwater aquarium catfish resting on a log
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The 15 Best Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Catfish

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 13, 2021
There are many different types of aquarium catfish out there. In fact, they’re one of the most popular…
RResources
A Bala Shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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11 Freshwater Aquarium Sharks For Tanks Of All Sizes

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 11, 2021
The interest in freshwater aquarium sharks has been growing rapidly in recent years. People can’t get enough of…

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