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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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Lucky bamboo plant before getting placed in an aquarium
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Lucky Bamboo In Aquariums: Everything You Need To Know

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 13, 2021
Putting lucky bamboo in aquariums is a topic that aquarists have debated for quite some time. Is it…
CCare Guides
Red root floater plant in a freshwater tank
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Red Root Floater: An In-Depth Plant Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 11, 2021
The red root floater is a popular aquatic plant that you see in freshwater tanks all around the…
CCare Guides
Opaline gourami in a freshwater aquarium
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Opaline Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 9, 2021
Opaline gourami are beautiful freshwater fish that are slightly overlooked in the aquarium scene. And with so many…
CCare Guides
Dwarf water lettuce in a large aquarium
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Dwarf Water Lettuce: The Ultimate Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 5, 2021
Dwarf water lettuce is a popular plant choice for aquariums. It looks great, is easy to take care…
CCare Guides
Colorful Plakat Betta fish by itself
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Plakat Betta: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Size & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 3, 2021
Plakat Bettas are gorgeous freshwater fish that many people are interested in owning. Their stunning colors and fins…
CCare Guides
Guppy fish swimming in a large tank
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Guppy Care Guide: Lifespan, Size, Diet, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 2, 2021
Guppy fish are an incredibly popular freshwater fish in the aquarium scene. Low-maintenance and beginner friendly, there’s a…
CCare Guides
A platy fish exploring the substrate
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Platy Fish 101: Care, Types, Diet, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 28, 2021
Platy fish are quite common among freshwater aquarists. They’re beautiful, low-maintenance, and quite fun to observe! This guide…
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A Zebra Danio freshwater fish
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Zebra Danio 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 24, 2021
Zebra Danios are very popular and enjoyable freshwater fish to keep. In fact, this is one of the…
CCare Guides
One Pygmy Cory Catfish swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Pygmy Cory Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 8, 2021
Pygmy Cory Catfish are a popular freshwater choice for aquarists of all experience levels. They’re cute, straightforward to…
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A Crowntail Betta swimming in a freshwater tank
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Crowntail Betta 101: Care, Lifespan, Facts & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 12, 2021
Crowntail Bettas are an absolutely stunning freshwater fish that appeal to many aquarists. With their lovely colors and…
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A handful of Indian almond leaves
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Indian Almond Leaves: Benefits For Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 7, 2021
Indian almond leaves don’t sound like something you would use for an aquarium, but they can come in…
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A clean aquarium after being monitored by a test kit
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8 Best Aquarium Water Test Kits (Only Use These)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • December 16, 2020
The best aquarium test kits are invaluable tools that every aquarist needs to have. They allow you to…
CCare Guides
A Malaysian trumpet snail preparing to dig in the substrate
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Malaysian Trumpet Snail 101: Detailed Info & Care Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • November 26, 2020
Malaysian trumpet snails are interesting little critters that more and more aquarists are starting to intentionally keep in…
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A swimming blue gourami
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Blue Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Lifespan, Size…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • November 5, 2020
The blue gourami is a stunning freshwater fish that’s very fun to own. Not only are they beautiful,…
CCare Guides
A molly fish swimming alone
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Molly Fish 101: Care, Types, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2020
Molly fish are a staple of freshwater fishkeeping, and have been popular among aquarists for quite a while!…
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Two goldfish being fed often enough
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How Often You Should Feed Goldfish (Simple Rules)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • July 26, 2020
Knowing how often you should feed a goldfish is very important if you want to provide them with…
CCare Guides
A Leopard Frog Pleco at the bottom of an aquarium
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Leopard Frog Pleco (L134): The Complete Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • July 10, 2020
The Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater fish. But they don’t get the…
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…
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…
IInfo & Tips
Biopellets
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Biopellets: What They Do And How They Work (Plus Reviews)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 9, 2020
Biopellets have been used in the aquarium scene for a few years, and some owners swear by them.…
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The Best BioPellet Reactors You Can Buy Right Now

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 3, 2020
If you plan on taking your tank seriously then thinking about biofiltration is something you need to do.…
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Our Handy Protein Skimmer Pump Resource

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 2, 2020
If you purchased from our list of the best protein skimmers and need a pump we’ve got you…

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