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Millie Sheppard

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Millie is a passionate aquarist who caught the fishkeeping bug in high school and has been addicted ever since.
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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
  • April 21, 2020
Rosy Red Minnows are a cute and colorful freshwater fish that we’re a huge fan of. They’re quite…
CCare Guides
A male Odessa Barb at feeding time
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Odessa Barb 101: Care, Size, Breeding, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 18, 2020
The Odessa Barb is a fantastic freshwater fish to keep in your aquarium. They’re easy to care for,…
CCare Guides
A Blue Velvet Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Blue Velvet Shrimp Care: The Complete Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 17, 2020
The Blue Velvet Shrimp is a species of freshwater shrimp that simply look amazing. Their vibrant blue color…
RResources
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
  • April 15, 2020
Ever since we got into the aquarium scene we’ve been on the lookout for different kinds of colorful…
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
  • April 14, 2020
With so many types of freshwater aquarium snails out there, it can be tricky to decide which one…
IInfo & Tips
An aquarium that needs a lower pH
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How To Lower The pH In Your Aquarium Without The Hassle

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 13, 2020
Learning how to lower the pH in your aquarium is an essential skill when it comes to maintaining…
JJust For Fun
A fish swimming thinking about some fun puns!
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150+ Clever & Funny Fish Puns (The Ultimate List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 12, 2020
This post of fish puns is just about having some good old fashioned fun. Instead of the usual…
CCare Guides
One Bamboo Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Bamboo Shrimp 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Breeding, Etc.

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 11, 2020
Bamboo Shrimp are a neat looking freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for quite a…
CCare Guides
A few African Butterfly Fish swimming near the top of the aquarium
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African Butterfly Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 6, 2020
The African Butterfly Fish (aka Freshwater Butterfly Fish) is a very interesting looking species that many aquarists love.…
CCare Guides
A Cherry Barb swimming through planted tanks
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Cherry Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 21, 2020
The Cherry Barb is a great freshwater fish that we’ve been recommending for years. If you’ve been in…
CCare Guides
Side profile illustration of an Elephant Nose Fish
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Elephant Nose Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 19, 2020
The Elephant Nose Fish is a freshwater species that’s unlike any other. Their unique and interesting look is…
CCare Guides
Side view of a Red Tail Shark
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Red Tail Shark 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Food, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 17, 2020
Red Tail Sharks are an eye-catching freshwater fish that we’ve been drawn to for quite a while. Their…
CCare Guides
A mystery snail moving along the substrate
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Mystery Snail 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding, Food & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 16, 2020
Mystery snails are easily one of our favorite freshwater creatures. We can’t get enough of these little guys!…
RResources
Betta fish plant on the bottom of an aquarium
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17 Best Live Plants For Betta Fish (Easy To Care For)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 14, 2020
Picking the best live plants for Betta fish is something that many aquarists struggle with. It can either…
RResources
Oranda Goldfish type
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The Most Popular Types Of Goldfish (Updated List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 11, 2020
Goldfish are one of the first fish people mention when talking about home aquariums. But most don’t realize…
CCare Guides
Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byAlison YangandMillie Sheppard
  • March 8, 2020
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
CCare Guides
A swimming black ghost knife fish
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Black Ghost Knife Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, And More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 3, 2020
The black ghost knife fish is one of the most interesting and unique freshwater species that we’ve ever…
CCare Guides
Rubber lip pleco on the substrate
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Rubber Lip Pleco 101: Care, Max Size, Diet, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 1, 2020
The rubber lip pleco is a freshwater fish that many aquarists don’t know much about. In fact, when…
CCare Guides
Side view of a convict cichlid
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  • 11 minute read

Convict Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 28, 2020
The convict cichlid is one of the most popular species of cichlid you can find. Due to their…
CCare Guides
Dwarf pea puffer swimming
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Dwarf Pea Puffer 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 24, 2020
The pea puffer (aka dwarf pufferfish) could be one of the cutest freshwater species on the planet. We…
RReviews
Aquarium filter floss creating very clean water
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Aquarium Filter Floss 101: Info + Our Recommendation

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 21, 2020
Aquarium filter floss is foreign to a lot of new aquarists. With so many things to learn, beginners…
RResources
The floating plant Duckweed in a fish tank
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13 Best Floating Aquarium Plants (No Hassle)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 15, 2020
Floating aquarium plants can bring a completely new dynamic to your tank. In fact, they’re our favorite suggestion…
IInfo & Tips
A colorful betta fish not eating
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Why Your Betta Fish Is Not Eating (Simple Checklist)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 10, 2020
There are always plenty of fishkeepers trying to find out the cause of their betta fish not eating.…
CCare Guides
A tiger shovelnose catfish in a tank
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  • 9 minute read

Tiger Shovelnose Catfish: Care, Size & Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 4, 2020
The tiger shovelnose catfish is a very interesting freshwater fish that has captured the attention of aquarists for…

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