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Millie Sheppard

102 posts
Millie is a passionate aquarist who caught the fishkeeping bug in high school and has been addicted ever since.
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A Chocolate Chip Starfish resting in a saltwater aquarium
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Chocolate Chip Starfish Care: Diet, Reef Safety & Tank Size

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 14, 2023
This post could’ve been about baking chocolate chip cookies but we decided to stay within our field of…
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Sexy Shrimp in a saltwater aquarium
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Sexy Shrimp Care Guide: Dance, Diet, Tank Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 6, 2023
There are many pretty shrimp but there is only one Sexy Shrimp! These shrimp are not only good…
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Picasso Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Picasso Triggerfish Care Guide: Size, Tank Mates, & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 27, 2023
Pablo Picasso is known as the co-founder of the Cubist movement which takes apart objects and analyzes them…
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Clown Triggerfish swimming in a saltwater aquarium
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Clown Triggerfish 101: Diet, Tank Size, Care Tips & Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 20, 2023
Are you a fan of clown horror movies?  If so, then you will enjoy reading this care guide…
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Marine Betta swimming in a saltwater tank
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Marine Betta or Comet 101: Diet, Tank, Mates & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 15, 2023
Adding a beautiful fish like the Marine Betta to your saltwater aquarium might be a great idea as…
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Two ribbon eels with thier mouths open
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Ribbon Eel Care Guide: Tank, Color Change, Diet & Size

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 13, 2023
You are about to learn about one of the most attractive eels in the ocean and also one…
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Harlequin Shrimp Eating Starfish
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Harlequin Shrimp Eating a Starfish

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 2, 2023
Harlequin Shrimp are a gorgeous addition to any tank. These brightly colored crustaceans are highly-evolved hunters adapted to…
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Harlequin Shrimp swimming in saltwater
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Harlequin Shrimp Care: Tank Size, Lifespan, Food & Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 23, 2023
We hope you are ready to learn about the amazing Harlequin Shrimp in this care guide. This shrimp…
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Mandarin Goby swimming in a saltwater tank
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Mandarin Goby Care: Tank Size, Mates, Food and Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 20, 2023
The Mandarin Goby is a very popular and peaceful fish in the saltwater world because of its highly…
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Albino bristlenose pleco in a freshwater tank
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Albino Bristlenose Pleco: The Complete Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 24, 2022
The albino bristlenose pleco is a stunning freshwater fish that can be hard to find. Due to their…
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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
  • October 21, 2022
Knowing the main types of aquarium algae is an essential skill for all fishkeepers. Being able to recognize…
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A Gold Nugget Pleco attached to a piece of wood
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Gold Nugget Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 20, 2022
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a gorgeous freshwater fish that has been getting more and more interest lately,…
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Paradise fish from the side
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Paradise Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, & Tank Mate

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 15, 2022
Paradise fish (aka paradise gourami) are a beautiful freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in. Their unique…
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Water wisteria
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Water Wisteria Care: Planting, Propagation & Carpet Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 14, 2022
Water wisteria is a fantastic plant option for freshwater aquariums. It looks great, is easy to care for,…
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Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 14, 2022
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
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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
  • October 13, 2022
The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience…
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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
  • October 7, 2022
The German Blue Ram Cichlid is one of the most underrated freshwater species you can find. They’re absolutely…
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Glass catfish swimming in tank
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Glass Catfish Care: Food, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 20, 2022
The glass catfish (sometimes referred to as ghost catfish) is one of the more interesting little critters you…
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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
  • September 19, 2022
Bristlenose Plecos (sometimes called the Bushy Nose Pleco or Bristlenose Catfish) are incredibly unique and fun creatures that…
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Betta fish in a 5 gallon tank
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21 Best Fish For 5 Gallon Tanks (With Pictures)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 13, 2022
There are a surprising amount of options out there when it comes to the best fish for 5…
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A goldfish looking for tank mates
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13 Amazing Goldfish Tank Mates (Best Companions)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 9, 2022
Finding suitable goldfish tank mates is harder than it seems. While hardy, these fish have specific compatibility needs…
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Dwarf pencilfish inside a community aquarium
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35 Peaceful Community Fish For Your Tank (Updated List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 8, 2022
Picking some community fish for your freshwater aquarium can seem a little intimidating at first. With so many…
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A male Odessa Barb
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27 Best Cold Water Fish For Your Aquarium (No Heater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 5, 2022
If you’re considering getting some cold water fish for your aquarium, you have a lot of options. In…
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Cory catfish at bottom of tank
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Cory Catfish 101: Care, Types, Food, Tank Info, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 2, 2022
The Cory catfish is one of our most recommended freshwater fishes for aquarists of all experience levels. They…
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A beautiful fish with a good name
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1,700+ Good Fish Names For Your Pet (Massive List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 2, 2022
Picking a good fish name is harder than it seems. There are so many to choose from! If…
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An aquarium that has undergone successful dropsy treatment
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Dropsy In Fish: Your Guide To Symptoms & Treatment

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 1, 2022
Keeping your tank healthy is priority number one of you’re an aquarist. So if a fish develops dropsy,…
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Kuhli loach being shy
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Kuhli Loach 101: Care, Tank Size, Breeding, And Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • August 5, 2022
The Kuhli Loach is a great cleaner fish that plays well with others. On top of that, they…
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Regular cherry shrimp walking
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Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • July 27, 2022
Cherry shrimp are a common and highly recommended addition to freshwater aquariums all over. They’re simple to care…
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Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 24, 2022
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
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A colorful freshwater fish called the Fancy Guppy swimming alone
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The 27 Most Colorful Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 15, 2022
Ever since we got into the aquarium scene we’ve been on the lookout for different kinds of colorful…
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A honey gourami in an aquarium tank
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Honey Gourami (aka Sunset): Care, Size & Tank Mates!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 12, 2022
The honey gourami is without a doubt one of the most beautiful freshwater fishes out there. But they’re…
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Killifish swimming
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Killifish Care: Species, Tank Mates, Lifespan, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 27, 2022
Killifish are a very pretty freshwater fish that come in a variety of different colors. The list of…
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Two Rosy Red Minnows looking for food on the substrate
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Rosy Red Minnow 101: Care, Breeding, Diet, Size & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 11, 2022
Rosy Red Minnows are a cute and colorful freshwater fish that we’re a huge fan of. They’re quite…
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Pearl gourami side profile
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Pearl Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 1, 2022
Pearl gouramis are a fun and unique freshwater fish that we recommend quite often. Here’s why: Not only…
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A Japanese Trapdoor Snail with another tank mate
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Japanese Trapdoor Snail 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 27, 2022
The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a freshwater species that doesn’t get enough attention. Not only are they pretty…
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Sailfin Pleco near some wood in their freshwater tank
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Sailfin Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, and More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 26, 2022
The Sailfin Pleco is an interesting freshwater fish that we recommend quite often. They have an interesting look,…
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The Zebra loach bottom feeder fish
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15 Bottom Feeder Fish For Your Aquarium (Freshwater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 22, 2022
Bottom feeder fish are a fantastic addition to any aquarium. They’re a ton of fun to watch, usually…
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A male Odessa Barb at feeding time
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Odessa Barb 101: Care, Size, Breeding, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 23, 2022
The Odessa Barb is a fantastic freshwater fish to keep in your aquarium. They’re easy to care for,…
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A Cherry Barb swimming through planted tanks
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Cherry Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 23, 2022
The Cherry Barb is a great freshwater fish that we’ve been recommending for years. If you’ve been in…
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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
  • March 18, 2022
With so many types of freshwater aquarium snails out there, it can be tricky to decide which one…

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