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An illustration of a Yoyo Loach
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Yoyo Loach Care 101: Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 2, 2022
The Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish to own, no matter how experienced you are. They’re easy…
CCare Guides
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…
CCare Guides
A large Anacharis aquarium plant
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Anacharis 101: The Complete Plant Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 23, 2022
Anacharis is one of the most popular aquarium plants out there, and for good reason. It’s hardy, easy…
CCare Guides
A Dojo Loach resting on the substrate
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Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 8, 2022
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
CCare Guides
An Axolotl in a clean tank
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Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 6, 2022
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
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An adult Dragon Goby resting on the substrate
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Dragon Fish Goby Care 101 (aka Violet Goby)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 2, 2022
The Dragon Goby is a special fish that brings a very different kind of feel to your aquarium.…
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Sunshine pleco at the bottom of an aquarium
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Sunshine Pleco (L014): Care, Growth Rate, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 24, 2022
The sunshine pleco (L014) is a species that many freshwater aquarists aren’t familiar with. But despite this, we…
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A Congo Tetra swimming in a planted tank
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Congo Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
The Congo Tetra is a beautiful freshwater fish that is a piece of cake to care for. It…
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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 Ramshorn Snail on the side of a tank
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Ramshorn Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Eggs & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 23, 2022
The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun…
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Pictus catfish care tips
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Pictus Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 15, 2022
The pictus catfish is one of our favorite freshwater fishes for a number of reasons. They’re cute, easy…
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Red betta fish swimming
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Betta Fish Care 101: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • March 8, 2022
There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about betta fish care. And to be honest,…
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Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 3, 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
  • March 3, 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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One Black Skirt Tetra
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Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 23, 2022
The Black Skirt Tetra is one of our favorite freshwater species for a few reasons. Not only do…
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A lone Harlequin Rasbora swimming in an aquarium
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Harlequin Rasbora Care: Size, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 22, 2022
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
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A single red eye tetra
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Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 19, 2022
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…
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An Apistogramma swimming in a planted tank
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Apistogramma Care 101 (aka Dwarf Cichlid)

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 18, 2022
Apistogramma aka Dwarf Cichlids are among the freshwater species we recommend the most. Not only are they simply…
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Jewel cichlid swimming at the bottom of the aquarium
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Jewel Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Setup, Breeding, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 15, 2022
The Jewel cichlid is a fun and unique looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves…
CCare Guides
One Silver Arowana swimming in an aquarium
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Silver Arowana 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 13, 2022
The Silver Arowana is a large and beautiful freshwater fish that has quite a reputation in the aquarium…
CCare Guides
The Celestial Pearl Danio
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Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide (aka Galaxy Rasbora)

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 13, 2022
Celestial Pearl Danios (aka Galaxy Rasboras) are a beautiful freshwater species that we recommend all the time. Their…
CCare Guides
An iridescent shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Iridescent Shark 101: Care, Growth Rate, Size, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 9, 2022
The iridescent shark aka iridescent catfish is a very large freshwater fish that only the most prepared aquarists…
CCare Guides
Peacock Cichlid
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African Cichlid Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 9, 2022
African cichlids are a larger species of freshwater fish that originate in Africa, Asia, and South America. These…
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A redtail catfish swimming in a large tank
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Redtail Catfish 101: Size, Care, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 8, 2022
The redtail catfish is a massive freshwater fish that only the most experienced aquarists should attempt to keep.…
CCare Guides
Side profile of a bumblebee goby
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Bumblebee Goby Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 5, 2022
The bumblebee goby is hands-down one of our favorite fish. These interesting and adorable little critters steal the…
CCare Guides
Flowerhorn cichlid in tank
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Flowerhorn Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Food & Other Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 4, 2022
The flowerhorn cichlid is an extremely unique freshwater fish that is getting a revival in popularity among the…
CCare Guides
Electric Blue Acara side angle
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Electric Blue Acara 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 1, 2022
The Electric Blue Acara is a freshwater fish that is becoming more and more popular in the aquarist…
CCare Guides
A group of Chili Rasboras swimming together
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Chili Rasbora (Boraras Brigittae): Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • January 23, 2022
The Chili Rasbora is a tropical freshwater fish that has held the attention of the aquarium community for…
CCare Guides
One Bamboo Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Bamboo Shrimp 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Breeding, Etc.

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 21, 2022
Bamboo Shrimp are a neat looking freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for quite a…

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