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Ranchu goldfish in a large home aquarium tank
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Ranchu Goldfish: Care, Tank Size, Lifespan, Setup & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Carassius auratus Other Names:  Buffalo-head Goldfish Lifespan:  8-15 years Size:  5-8 inches Care:  Medium…
CCare Guides
Pistol Shrimp
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  • 7 minute read

Pistol Shrimp Care Guide: Diet, Size, Punch & Power

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Pop! That was the noise from Pistol Shrimp hunting its next prey. These small creatures are capable of…
CCare Guides
An adult black orchid betta fish
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  • 10 minute read

Black Orchid Betta Fish: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Betta Splendens Other Names:  Black Copper, Black Devil, Black Lace, Black Dragon, Black Marble,…
CCare Guides
Red betta fish swimming
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  • 14 minute read

Betta Fish Care 101: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Other Names: Siamese fighting fish or labyrinth fish Lifespan: 2-5 years Size:  3 inches Care:  Medium…
CCare Guides
Alien betta fish
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  • 8 minute read

Alien Betta Fish: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Because of their stunning appearance, alien betta fish are sought-after by many freshwater aquarists. But there are a…
CCare Guides
Red zebra cichlid swimming in an aquarium
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Red Zebra Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Maylandia estherae Other Names:  Red zebra cichlid, Esther Grant’s zebra, Red zebra mbuna Lifespan: …
CCare Guides
An adult wolf cichlid
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Wolf Cichlid Care: Size, Diet, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Parachromis dovii Other Names:  Heros dovii Günther, Cichlasoma dovii , Nandopsis dovii, Dow’s cichlid,…
CCare Guides
Venustus cichlid swimming in an aquarium with plants
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Venustus Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Setup & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Nimbochromis venustus Other Names:  Venustus Hap, Kalinga, Giraffe Cichlid, Giraffe Haplochromis, and Giraffe Hap…
CCare Guides
Severum cichlid swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Severum Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Size, Diet & Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Heros severus Other Names:  Severum Cichlid, Banded Cichlid, Rainbow Severum Cichlid Lifespan:  5 years…
CCare Guides
An adult electric blue ram cichlid
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Electric Blue Ram Cichlid: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names:  Ram cichlid, blue ram, German blue ram, butterfly cichlid, and…
CCare Guides
A Blood Parrot Cichlid swimming by itself in a freshwater aquarium
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Blood Parrot Cichlid Care: Size, Behavior, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus Other Names: Blood parrot cichlid, Bloody parrot cichlid, Blood-red…
CCare Guides
A sketch of a Ryukin Goldfish
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Ryukin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Food & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Ryukin Goldfish are a popular goldfish species that have quite a unique look! Despite this, they’re actually quite…
CCare Guides
Bichir on the substrate
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Bichir Care 101: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, Types, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Polypterus Other Names: Senegal Bichir, Reedfish, Dinosaur Bichir, Dinosaur Eel, Dragonfin, African Bichir, Marbled…
CCare Guides
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 27, 2026
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a gorgeous freshwater fish that has been getting more and more interest lately,…
CCare Guides
A koi betta fish near the surface
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Koi Betta Fish: A Care Guide To Help Them Thrive

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Koi betta fish are unique and gorgeous fish that appeal to a wide variety of aquarists. It doesn’t…
CCare Guides
A sparkling gourami swimming
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Sparkling Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Sparkling gouramis (also known as pygmy gouramis) are easily one of our favorite freshwater fishes to keep in…
CCare Guides
clown pleco
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Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!

  • byMohsin Iqbal
  • October 27, 2026
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
CCare Guides
A Zebra Pleco at the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Zebra Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Zebra Plecos are a beautiful and easy to care for freshwater fish that we recommend all the time.…
CCare Guides
A Rainbow Tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Rainbow Tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei): Full Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
CCare Guides
An adult yellow lab cichlid
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Yellow Lab Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus Other Names:  Lemon yellow lab, The blue streak hap, The electric yellow…
CCare Guides
An adult blue pearl shrimp
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Everything You Need To Know About Blue Pearl Shrimp

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Neocaridina palmata Other Names:  Blue Pearl shrimp, white pearl shrimp Lifespan:  1-2 years Size: …
CCare Guides
An adult black axolotl resting
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Black Axolotl Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Black axolotls are a unique variation of an extremely popular and iconic aquatic pet. But interestingly enough, many…
CCare Guides
Silver dollar fish
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Silver Dollar Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
The silver dollar fish is a beloved freshwater species that has been a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts…
CCare Guides
A Striped Raphael Catfish scavenging near the aquarium substrate
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Striped Raphael Catfish: Care, Size, Food & More…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Striped Raphael Catfish are great freshwater species that often overlooked by many aquarists. But trust us, there’s a…
CCare Guides
Water wisteria
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Water Wisteria Care: Planting, Propagation & Carpet Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 27, 2026
Water wisteria is a fantastic plant option for freshwater aquariums. It looks great, is easy to care for,…
CCare Guides
Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 27, 2026
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
CCare Guides
Apple snails in an aquarium
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Apple Snail Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni Other Names: Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster, Florida Electric Blue Crayfish, Electric Blue…
CCare Guides
Neon Tetra view from the side
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Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
CCare Guides
One Emperor Tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Emperor Tetra 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
The Emperor Tetra is an underrated freshwater fish that we’ve been a fan of for years. While they’re…
CCare Guides
A Royal Pleco swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Royal Pleco 101: Care, Size, Growth Rate, Food & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Royal Plecos are an incredibly unique freshwater fish that will draw attention in any tank. These large, interesting-looking…
CCare Guides
Geosesarma dennerle moving sideways
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Vampire Crab 101: Care, Habitat Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Vampire Crabs are one of the most stunning creatures you can keep in captivity. Their unique colors are…
CCare Guides
A Bristlenose Pleco looking for something to eat
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Bristlenose Pleco 101: Care, Lifespan, Size, & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Ancistrus cirrhosis var Albino Other Names: Albino Bristlenose catfish, Albino Bushynose catfish Lifespan:  Between…
CCare Guides
A German Blue Ram Cichlid swimming in a planted freshwater tank
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  • 10 minute read

German Blue Ram 101: Care, Breeding, Tank Mates…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names:  Blue ram, Asian ram, butterfly cichlid, Ramirez’s  cichlid Lifespan:  3-4…
CCare Guides
Two Upside Down Catfish swimming together
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  • 9 minute read

Upside Down Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Upside Down Catfish are one of our favorite freshwater species without a doubt. We find ourselves recommending them…
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An adult blue bolt shrimp
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Blue Bolt Shrimp 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Blue bolt shrimp are stunning aquatic creatures that many people want to own. But what they don’t realize…
CCare Guides
Ember Tetra
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  • 9 minute read

Ember Tetra 101: Care, Size, Breeding, Lifespan, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
The Ember Tetra is a cute and fun little freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all…
CCare Guides
An Axolotl in a clean tank
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Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAquarium Source Editorial Staff
  • October 27, 2026
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
CCare Guides
A Zebra Loach resting on a piece of wood
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  • 9 minute read

Zebra Loach 101: Care, Size, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 27, 2026
The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience…
CCare Guides
Thai Micro Crab walking on the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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  • 8 minute read

Thai Micro Crab 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…
CCare Guides
A Red Claw Crab by itself in a brackish tank
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  • 10 minute read

Red Claw Crab 101: Care, Tank Setup, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Perisesarma bidens Other Names: Mini Crab, The Red Crab, Grapsus bidens, Sesarma Moeschi Lifespan:…

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