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Millie Sheppard

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As an avid Aquarist, Marine Biologist, and PADI Diver, Millie is dedicated to exploring and preserving the wonders of our oceans. She is looking forward to create a career in the field of aquatic ecosystems based on a deep-rooted love for marine life and a commitment to environmental conservation. She is always eager to connect with fellow marine enthusiasts, scientists, conservationists, and publications seeking engaging marine-related content. Feel free to reach out to Millie to: [email protected]
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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
  • Updated: August 1, 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
  • Updated: November 25, 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
  • Updated: November 30, 2023
With so many types of freshwater aquarium snails out there, it can be tricky to decide which one…
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Pictus catfish care tips
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Pictus Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: June 11, 2022
The pictus catfish is one of our favorite freshwater fishes for a number of reasons. They’re cute, easy…
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A colorful betta fish not eating
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Why Your Betta Fish Is Not Eating (Simple Checklist)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
There are always plenty of fishkeepers trying to find out the cause of their betta fish not eating.…
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A hillstream loach
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Hillstream Loach Care Guide: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 30, 2023
The hillstream loach is an awesome looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Their special…
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Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: May 1, 2022
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
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Hornwort aquarium plant appearance
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Hornwort Plants: How To Care For Them In Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
If you’re considering adding some plants to your aquarium, hornwort is a fantastic choice. It’s easy to care…
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An iridescent shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Iridescent Shark 101: Care, Growth Rate, Size, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
The iridescent shark aka iridescent catfish is a very large freshwater fish that only the most prepared aquarists…
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Flowerhorn cichlid in tank
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Flowerhorn Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Food & Other Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: June 11, 2022
The flowerhorn cichlid is an extremely unique freshwater fish that is getting a revival in popularity among the…
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Electric Blue Acara side angle
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Electric Blue Acara 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: May 6, 2022
The Electric Blue Acara is a freshwater fish that is becoming more and more popular in the aquarist…
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One Bamboo Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Bamboo Shrimp 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Breeding, Etc.

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: June 29, 2022
Bamboo Shrimp are a neat looking freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for quite a…
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Scarlet badis
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Scarlet Badis 101: Care, Tank Mates & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
Scarlet badis are an extremely popular freshwater fish and one of our favorite nano fishes you can get…
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A fish swimming thinking about some fun puns!
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150+ Clever & Funny Fish Puns (The Ultimate List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 30, 2023
This post of fish puns is just about having some good old fashioned fun. Instead of the usual…
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Side view of a convict cichlid
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Convict Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
The convict cichlid is one of the most popular species of cichlid you can find. Due to their…
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The floating plant Duckweed in a fish tank
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13 Best Floating Aquarium Plants (No Hassle)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
Floating aquarium plants can bring a completely new dynamic to your tank. In fact, they’re our favorite suggestion…
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Rubber lip pleco on the substrate
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Rubber Lip Pleco 101: Care, Max Size, Diet, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
The rubber lip pleco is a freshwater fish that many aquarists don’t know much about. In fact, when…
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Dwarf gourami swimming in a tank
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Dwarf Gourami Care, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
Dwarf Gourami are one of the most popular freshwater fishes out there. They look fantastic and do a…
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Oranda Goldfish type
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The Most Popular Types Of Goldfish (Updated List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: December 5, 2022
Goldfish are one of the first fish people mention when talking about home aquariums. But most don’t realize…
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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
  • Updated: November 30, 2023
Picking the best live plants for Betta fish is something that many aquarists struggle with. It can either…
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A Blue Velvet Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Blue Velvet Shrimp Care: The Complete Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: August 1, 2022
The Blue Velvet Shrimp is a species of freshwater shrimp that simply look amazing. Their vibrant blue color…
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A mystery snail moving along the substrate
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Mystery Snail 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding, Food & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: October 12, 2022
Mystery snails are easily one of our favorite freshwater creatures. We can’t get enough of these little guys!…
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Side profile illustration of an Elephant Nose Fish
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Elephant Nose Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: May 6, 2022
The Elephant Nose Fish is a freshwater species that’s unlike any other. Their unique and interesting look is…
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Oscar fish care recommendations
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Oscar Fish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: May 1, 2022
Oscar fish (also known as velvet cichlids) are an extremely popular freshwater fish in the aquarium community. They’re…
CCare Guides
Dwarf pea puffer swimming
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Dwarf Pea Puffer 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Diet

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
The pea puffer (aka dwarf pufferfish) could be one of the cutest freshwater species on the planet. We…
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Side view of a Red Tail Shark
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Red Tail Shark 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Food, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
Red Tail Sharks are an eye-catching freshwater fish that we’ve been drawn to for quite a while. Their…
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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
  • Updated: June 11, 2022
The African Butterfly Fish (aka Freshwater Butterfly Fish) is a very interesting looking species that many aquarists love.…
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Java moss tree in tank
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Java Moss Aquarium Care Guide (Plus Proven Carpet Strategy)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
If you’re looking for a fantastic plant to add to your aquarium, you need to consider Java moss.…
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A swimming black ghost knife fish
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Black Ghost Knife Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, And More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
The black ghost knife fish is one of the most interesting and unique freshwater species that we’ve ever…
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A tiger shovelnose catfish in a tank
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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish: Care, Size & Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: April 27, 2022
The tiger shovelnose catfish is a very interesting freshwater fish that has captured the attention of aquarists for…
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ghost shrimp
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Ghost Shrimp Care: Food, Lifespan, Breeding, & Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 25, 2022
We’ve been a big fan of ghost shrimp for a while now, and it goes a little further…
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Kuhli loach being shy
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Kuhli Loach 101: Care, Tank Size, Breeding, And Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 30, 2023
The Kuhli Loach is a great cleaner fish that plays well with others. On top of that, they…
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Close up of a Bala Shark with a white background
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Bala Sharks: Care Guide, Tank Size, Food, And Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 23, 2022
Bala Sharks are a large and interesting freshwater fish that many aquarium owners consider at one point or…
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An Amazon sword plant with freshwater plants swimming by it
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Amazon Sword Plant: Care, Planting, Propagation & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: November 26, 2022
Amazon swords are one of the most popular plants in the freshwater aquarium community. They’re gorgeous, easy to…
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A peacock eel
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Peacock Eel: Care, Tank Mates, Food, Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: May 1, 2021
Peacock eels are unique freshwater fish that are also very misunderstood. In fact, most aquarists don’t know much…
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Rotala indica up close
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Rotala Indica Care: The Full Aquarium Plant Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Published: April 17, 2021
Rotala indica is a lovely plant that is a great fit for many aquariums. It’s nice to look…
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Detritus worms in an aquarium
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Detritus Worms: Causes & How To Get Rid Of them

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Published: April 16, 2021
Many aquarists don’t know what to do when they see detritus worms in their aquarium. If they even…
IInfo & Tips
Freshwater snail eggs
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What To Do With Freshwater Snail Eggs In Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Published: April 15, 2021
Many aquarists have different reactions when they see snail eggs in their aquarium. Some want them out immediately,…
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One pristella tetra
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Pristella Tetra (X-Ray): Care, Diet, Tank Mates & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • Updated: October 15, 2021
The pristella tetra (aka x-ray tetra) are an under-appreciated freshwater species that has a lot to offer. This…
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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
  • Published: April 13, 2021
Putting lucky bamboo in aquariums is a topic that aquarists have debated for quite some time. Is it…

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