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Alison Yang

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Alison is passionate about the intricate web of life on our planet, she's an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate dedicated to creating impactful content that educates, inspires, and fosters change. As an educator, she has a proven track record of simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible to a broad audience. When she's not diving into the world of science or teaching, you can find her at the local animal shelter, offering her time to care for and advocate for our furry friends. Feel free to reach out to Alison to: [email protected]

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How long do betta fish live featured pic
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How Long Do Betta Fish Live? Complete Lifespan Info

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
You would be blown away if you knew how many times we get asked: “how long do betta…
SSetup & Maintenance
Paludarium from the side
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Building a Paludarium Tank: Animals, Plants & Waterfalls

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Your average person on the street won’t know what a paludarium is. They’ll probably think you made the…
CCare Guides
A colorful peacock cichlid swimming
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Peacock Cichlid 101: Care, Types, Tank Mates, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Other Names:  Peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply “peacocks” Lifespan:  6-8 years Size: …
CCare Guides
Rope fish
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Rope Fish Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
The rope fish (also known as the African rope fish or reed fish) is a very unique freshwater…
CCare Guides
Staurogyne repens carpet in tank
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Staurogyne Repens Care Guide: The Perfect Carpet Plant!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Staurogyne repens is a great freshwater aquarium plant choice for aquarists of all experience levels. It’s a plant…
CCare Guides
Dwarf hairgrass in tank
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Dwarf Hairgrass Care: Carpet Advice & How To Plant

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Dwarf hairgrass stands as a hidden gem among aquarium carpet plants. Interest in this plant exists, but it…
CCare Guides
Green Terror Cichlid in a low-lit tank
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Green Terror Cichlids: Size, Tank Mates & General Care

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Andinoacara rivulatus Other Names:  Gold Saum, White Saum, and the Orange Saum Lifespan:  Between…
CCare Guides
Peacock Cichlid
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African Cichlid Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Cichlidae Other Names:  Aquarium fish Lifespan:  8 years Size:  2-8 inches Care: Difficult Diet: …
CCare Guides
Red Empress Cichlid swimming
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Red Empress Cichlid Care: Everything You Need To Know!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Aquarium fish Other Names:  Red Empress, Red Empress Hap, Spindle Hap, Fire Blue Hap,…
CCare Guides
A group of swimming Rummy Nose Tetras
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Rummy Nose Tetra 101: Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
The Rummy Nose Tetra is a neat-looking freshwater fish that are a good fit for many aquariums. While…
CCare Guides
A Chinese Algae Eater on driftwood
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Chinese Algae Eater 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Other Names: Sucking Loach, Honey Loach, Honey Sucker Lifespan: 10 years Size: …
CCare Guides
A standard Comet Goldfish swimming next to some plants
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Comet Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan and Tank Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Comet Goldfish are a staple freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for many years. Many…
CCare Guides
red finned shark
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Rainbow Shark 101: Care Guide, Tank Size, Food & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Rainbow sharks are fascinating and unique fish that can be incredibly rewarding to keep. But before you add…
CCare Guides
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Vampire Pleco (L-240): The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Leporacanthicus galaxias Other Names:  Galaxy pleco and Tusken pleco Lifespan:  15 years Size:  10…
RResources
A freshwater aquarium catfish resting on a log
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The 15 Best Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Catfish

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Aquarium catfish come in all shapes and sizes. They’re super popular among fish lovers everywhere! Want to know…
IInfo & Tips
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Bloodworms 101: Frozen, Live And Freeze Dried

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
If you’ve spent some time around aquariums, you’ve probably heard all about bloodworms and the basics of their…
CCare Guides
A Peacock Gudgeon at feeding time
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Peacock Gudgeon 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Tateurndina ocellicauda Other Names: Goby, Gudgeon Fish, Gudgeon Dwarf Cichlid, Spotted Gudgeon, Gudgeon Cichlid…
CCare Guides
A Jaguar Cichlid swimming in its tank
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Jaguar Cichlid (Managuense): Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Parachromis managuensis Other Names:  Aztec Cichlid, Jaguar Cichlid, Managua Cichlid, Spotted Guapote, Tiger Guapote,…
CCare Guides
Nerite snail near the substrate looking for algae
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Nerite Snail Care: Types, Breeding, Eggs & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Nerite snails stand out as some of the best little helpers in your aquarium. They’re charming and busy…
CCare Guides
assassin snail
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Assassin Snail Care: Diet, Tank, Breeding & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Assassin Snails are loved by many who have freshwater tanks. Their cool patterns and easy care make them…
CCare Guides
A swimming firemouth cichlid
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Firemouth Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Thorichthys meeki Other Names:  Cichlasoma meeki , C. hyorhynchum, firemouth, redbreasted cichlid, mojarra boca…
RReviews
Rimless aquarium display
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The Best Rimless Aquarium Tanks (These Will Blow You Away)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
If you want a great looking tank that catches your eye, getting a rimless aquarium is the way…
PPlants
Java fern plant in a freshwater aquarium tank
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Java Fern Care 101: How To Grow, Plant & Propagate

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Java fern stands out as the go-to plant for freshwater aquariums. With its strong build and stunning looks,…
CCare Guides
One silver tip tetra looking for food
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Silver Tip Tetra Guide: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Silver tip tetras are like hidden gems in the world of freshwater fish. People often overlook their beauty,…
CCare Guides
One ruby tetra swimming near the substrate
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Ruby Tetra 101: Care, Tank Size, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Ruby tetras are delightful little fish perfect for a bright aquarium. Their vivid colors and tiny size turn…
CCare Guides
A few water sprite plants
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Water Sprite Plant: Care, Floating, Trimming & Planting

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Water sprite is a delightful plant that brings a noticeable difference to your aquarium’s look and function. Whatever…
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
  • April 29, 2026
Choosing the best pond fish sure isn’t a walk in the park. Plenty of fish species might survive…
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
  • April 29, 2026
The Mbu puffer fish is an incredibly unique species that has quite a personality. Known for being very…
RResources
A Harlequin Rasbora swimming in a freshwater nano tank
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21 Small Freshwater Fish For Nano Tanks & Aquariums

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Choosing the perfect small nano fish for your freshwater aquarium is like picking a needle in a haystack…
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
  • April 29, 2026
Fish drowning? This seems like a head-scratcher. But let’s dive in and see how it all works. Fish…
CCare Guides
Ludwigia Repens plant outside of its aquarium
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Ludwigia Repens: How To Care For This Aquarium Plant

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Ludwigia Repens offers a lot of goodies for a freshwater tank. Imagine a vibrant addition that perfectly fits…
RReviews
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The Best Betta Fish Tanks + New 5 Gallon Winner

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Picking the right betta tank is as crucial as selecting your fish. The tank your bettas live in…
CCare Guides
Two Jungle Val plants in a freshwater aquarium
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The Complete Jungle Val Care & Planting Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Jungle Val is a superb plant that can totally transform your aquarium. It helps keep the water healthy,…
CCare Guides
A Bolivian Ram Cichlid in a home aquarium
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Bolivian Ram Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Other Names:  Bolivian butterfly, Butterfly cichlid, Red Cichlid, Ruby clown cichlid, Ruby…
IInfo & Tips
Crayfish searching for something to eat
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What Do Crayfish Eat? Full Food & Diet List

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Crayfish, often called crawfish or crawdads, are amazing little critters munching on a wide range of foods. They…
CCare Guides
Red devil cichlid
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Red Devil Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Amphilophus labiatus Other Names:  Cichlasoma labiatum, Heros labiatus Gunther, Mojarra picuda. Lifespan:  10-12 years…
IInfo & Tips
One bladder snail in a freshwater aquarium
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Bladder Snail Guide: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Bladder snails are fascinating little creatures living in tanks, though views on them differ widely. Some folks see…
IInfo & Tips
A goldfish turning black next to a completely black goldfish
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Why Is My Goldfish Turning Black? The Complete Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Seeing a goldfish turn black can be quite alarming. Its once vibrant hues getting replaced with dark spots…
CCare Guides
A male swordtail fish
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Swordtail Fish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Breeding

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Xiphophorus Other Names: Platyfish (or platies) and swordtails Lifespan: 3- 5  years Size:  5.5…
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
  • April 29, 2026
Discovering whether a guppy fish is expecting isn’t hard. With a sprinkling of knowledge about their nature and…

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