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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.
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Bumblebee catfish
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Bumblebee Catfish Care: Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 13, 2022
The bumblebee catfish is a fun and different freshwater critter that seems to be growing in popularity. It’s…
CCare Guides
Neon Tetra view from the side
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Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 12, 2022
Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
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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
Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
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A freshwater fish that recovered from fin rot
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Fin Rot 101: Treatment & Prevention Tips

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 1, 2022
Fin rot is a serious disease that all aquarists need to be aware of. If left unchecked, it…
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A group of Bloodfin Tetras swimming together
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Bloodfin Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan…

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 25, 2022
In our opinion, the Bloodfin Tetra is one of the most underrated species in the aquarium industry. Due…
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Side view of an Emperor Angelfish
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Emperor Angelfish 101: Care, Lifespan, Facts & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 21, 2022
Emperor Angelfish are gorgeous saltwater fish that stand out in any tank. Because of their looks, this popular…
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Columbian Shark Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 4, 2022
The Columbian Shark is a very interesting fish that many aquarists don’t know about. And the ones that…
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Amano shrimp full body
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Amano Shrimp: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & Algae-Eating!

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 2, 2022
Amano shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater shrimps around. It’s hard to find someone with a…
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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
  • June 23, 2022
The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…
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Siamese algae eater overview
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Siamese Algae Eaters: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 15, 2022
If you’re searching for a freshwater fish that will help knock down the amount of algae in your…
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A Red Claw Crab by itself in a brackish tank
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Red Claw Crab 101: Care, Tank Setup, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 11, 2022
Red Claw Crabs are a fascinating and exciting brackish species to own. With their beautiful colors and high…
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African Dwarf Frog swimming
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African Dwarf Frog 101: Care, Food, Tank Setup & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 23, 2022
If you’re looking for a freshwater addition to your tank that’s a little bit different, you should definitely…
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Two Rosy Barbs swimming together in a freshwater aquarium
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Rosy Barb Care: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 21, 2022
Rosy Barbs are a wonderful freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all experience levels. They’re pretty,…
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An illustration of a Yoyo Loach
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Yoyo Loach Care 101: Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 2, 2022
The Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish to own, no matter how experienced you are. They’re easy…
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Mexican Dwarf Crayfish walking on the aquarium substrate
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Dwarf Crayfish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 26, 2022
Dwarf Crayfish are a fantastic freshwater creature to keep in your tank. They’re one of the most popular…
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Jack Dempsey Fish: How To Care For This Feisty Cichlid

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 26, 2022
If you’re looking for a docile, dainty fish for your tank, you’d probably be disappointed with the Jack…
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A Betta fish swimming near the substrate before it sleeps
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Do Betta Fish Sleep? The Real Answer

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 24, 2022
“Do Betta fish sleep” is actually one of the most common questions we get from new Betta owners.…
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A large Anacharis aquarium plant
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Anacharis 101: The Complete Plant Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 23, 2022
Anacharis is one of the most popular aquarium plants out there, and for good reason. It’s hardy, easy…
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A Clown Loach swimming toward the glass in the tank
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Clown Loach Care: Tank Size, Food, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 20, 2022
Clown Loaches are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the aquarium scene. They’re found in tanks…
IInfo & Tips
Close up of a worm on a leaf
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Bristle Worms In Your Saltwater Tank: Everything You Should Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 20, 2022
If you have bristle worms in your saltwater aquarium and aren’t sure what to do, you’re not alone. There are a million…
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One Gold Nugget Pleco on driftwood
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15 Types Of Plecos You Should Consider For Your Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 17, 2022
If you’re interested in learning about the most popular types of plecos, then you’ve come to the right…
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An Electric Blue Crayfish looking directly at the camera
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Electric Blue Crayfish: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 13, 2022
The Electric Blue Crayfish is a freshwater species you have to see to believe. The number of people…
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A Dojo Loach resting on the substrate
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Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 8, 2022
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
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An adult Dragon Goby resting on the substrate
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Dragon Fish Goby Care 101 (aka Violet Goby)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 2, 2022
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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17 Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp You Need To See

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 2, 2022
Freshwater aquarium shrimp are some of the most overlooked critters to include in your tank. We understand why…
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Rabbit Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 28, 2022
Rabbit Snails are a unique freshwater species that turn a lot of heads. With their long shell and…
RResources
A dirty tank that needs some algae eaters
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The 20 Best Algae Eaters For Your Freshwater Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 26, 2022
You’re always battling algae if you own a freshwater tank. It’s just the way it is. But you…
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One Serpae Tetra swimming near the surface near feeding time
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Serpae Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 24, 2022
Serpae Tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that have a strong foothold in the aquarium scene. We had…
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Sunshine pleco at the bottom of an aquarium
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Sunshine Pleco (L014): Care, Growth Rate, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 24, 2022
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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Congo Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
The Congo Tetra is a beautiful freshwater fish that is a piece of cake to care for. It…
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A Ramshorn Snail on the side of a tank
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Ramshorn Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Eggs & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun…
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One Black Skirt Tetra
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Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 23, 2022
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
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
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A single red eye tetra
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Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 19, 2022
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…
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An Apistogramma swimming in a planted tank
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Apistogramma Care 101 (aka Dwarf Cichlid)

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 18, 2022
Apistogramma aka Dwarf Cichlids are among the freshwater species we recommend the most. Not only are they simply…
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Jewel cichlid swimming at the bottom of the aquarium
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Jewel Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Setup, Breeding, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 15, 2022
The Jewel cichlid is a fun and unique looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves…
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One Silver Arowana swimming in an aquarium
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Silver Arowana 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 13, 2022
The Silver Arowana is a large and beautiful freshwater fish that has quite a reputation in the aquarium…
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The Celestial Pearl Danio
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Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide (aka Galaxy Rasbora)

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 13, 2022
Celestial Pearl Danios (aka Galaxy Rasboras) are a beautiful freshwater species that we recommend all the time. Their…
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Peacock Cichlid
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African Cichlid Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 9, 2022
African cichlids are a larger species of freshwater fish that originate in Africa, Asia, and South America. These…
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A redtail catfish swimming in a large tank
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Redtail Catfish 101: Size, Care, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 8, 2022
The redtail catfish is a massive freshwater fish that only the most experienced aquarists should attempt to keep.…

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