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Albino bristlenose pleco in a freshwater tank
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Albino Bristlenose Pleco: The Complete Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The albino bristlenose pleco is a stunning freshwater fish that can be hard to find. Due to their…
CCare Guides
Thai Micro Crab walking on the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Thai Micro Crab 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…
CCare Guides
A Bristlenose Pleco looking for something to eat
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Bristlenose Pleco 101: Care, Lifespan, Size, & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Ancistrus cirrhosis var Albino Other Names: Albino Bristlenose catfish, Albino Bushynose catfish Lifespan:  Between…
CCare Guides
Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
CCare Guides
Flame tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Flame Tetra Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet, Water & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The flame tetra is a wonderful freshwater species that will always catch your eye. With their gorgeous appearance…
CCare Guides
A group of Bloodfin Tetras swimming together
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Bloodfin Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
In our opinion, the Bloodfin Tetra is one of the most underrated species in the aquarium industry. Due…
CCare Guides
Glass catfish swimming in tank
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Glass Catfish Care: Food, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Kryptopterus vitreolus Other Names:  Ghost catfish or Phantom catfish Lifespan:  7-8 years Size:  4-6…
CCare Guides
Bumblebee catfish
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Bumblebee Catfish Care: Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Microglanis iheringi Other Names:  Asian bumblebee catfish, Pseudomystus siamensis. Bumblebee jelly catfish, Batrochoglanis raninus.…
CCare Guides
Cory catfish at bottom of tank
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Cory Catfish 101: Care, Types, Food, Tank Info, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The Cory catfish is one of our most recommended freshwater fishes for aquarists of all experience levels. They…
CCare Guides
A Red Claw Crab by itself in a brackish tank
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Red Claw Crab 101: Care, Tank Setup, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Perisesarma bidens Other Names: Mini Crab, The Red Crab, Grapsus bidens, Sesarma Moeschi Lifespan:…
CCare Guides
An illustration of a Yoyo Loach
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Yoyo Loach Care 101: Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish to own, no matter how experienced you are. They’re easy…
CCare Guides
Regular cherry shrimp walking
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Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Neocaridina heteropoda Other Names: Red Cherry, Cherry Red, Fire Red, Sakura, Painted Fire Red…
CCare Guides
A Japanese Trapdoor Snail with another tank mate
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Japanese Trapdoor Snail 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a freshwater species that doesn’t get enough attention. Not only are they pretty…
CCare Guides
A cabomba plant in a home aquarium
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Cabomba Plant Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Cabomba plants are an excellent option for any aquarist who’s looking to introduce some vegetation into their tank.…
CCare Guides
columbian shark
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Columbian Shark Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Columbian Shark is a very interesting fish that many aquarists don’t know about. And the ones that…
CCare Guides
African Dwarf Frog swimming
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African Dwarf Frog 101: Care, Food, Tank Setup & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
If you’re looking for a freshwater addition to your tank that’s a little bit different, you should definitely…
CCare Guides
Sailfin Pleco near some wood in their freshwater tank
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Sailfin Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, and More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Other Names:  clown Pleco, Leopard Pleco, Gibby Lifespan:  15-20 years Size:  13-19 inches Care:  Easy Diet: …
SSaltwater Fish
Side view of an Emperor Angelfish
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Emperor Angelfish 101: Care, Lifespan, Facts & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Emperor Angelfish are gorgeous saltwater fish that stand out in any tank. Because of their looks, this popular…
CCare Guides
Killifish swimming
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Killifish Care: Species, Tank Mates, Lifespan, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Killifish are a very pretty freshwater fish that come in a variety of different colors. The list of…
CCare Guides
Mexican Dwarf Crayfish walking on the aquarium substrate
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Dwarf Crayfish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Cambarellus shufeldtii Other Names: Mexican  Crayfish or Mexican Mini-Lobsters Lifespan: 1.5-3 years Size:  1.6-2…
CCare Guides
Pearl gourami side profile
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Pearl Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Trichopodus leerii Other Names:  Mosaic gourami, lace gourami Lifespan:  4-5 years Size:  4-5 inches…
CCare Guides
A honey gourami in an aquarium tank
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Honey Gourami (aka Sunset): Care, Size & Tank Mates!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Trichogaster chuna Other Names:  Sunset Honey Gourami, Red Flame Gourami, and the Red Honey…
CCare Guides
Amano shrimp full body
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Amano Shrimp: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & Algae-Eating!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Amano shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater shrimps around. It’s hard to find someone with a…
CCare Guides
One Serpae Tetra swimming near the surface near feeding time
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Serpae Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Serpae Tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that have a strong foothold in the aquarium scene. We had…
CCare Guides
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 30, 2026
Rosy Red Minnows are a cute and colorful freshwater fish that we’re a huge fan of. They’re quite…
CCare Guides

Jack Dempsey Fish: How To Care For This Feisty Cichlid

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Rocio octofasciata Other Names:  Cichlasoma biocellatum Regan 1909, C. hedricki Meek 1904, C. octofasciatum…
CCare Guides
Two Rosy Barbs swimming together in a freshwater aquarium
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Rosy Barb Care: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Rosy Barbs are a wonderful freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all experience levels. They’re pretty,…
CCare Guides
A Congo Tetra swimming in a planted tank
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Congo Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Congo Tetra is a beautiful freshwater fish that is a piece of cake to care for. It…
CCare Guides
Siamese algae eater overview
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Siamese Algae Eaters: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
If you’re searching for a freshwater fish that will help knock down the amount of algae in your…
CCare Guides
A Cherry Barb swimming through planted tanks
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Cherry Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The Cherry Barb is a great freshwater fish that we’ve been recommending for years. If you’ve been in…
CCare Guides
Sunshine pleco at the bottom of an aquarium
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Sunshine Pleco (L014): Care, Growth Rate, Diet & More

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Scobinancistrus aureatus Other Names: Golden plecos, Sunshine Plecostomus Lifespan:  10 years Size:  About 12…
CCare Guides
Pictus catfish care tips
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Pictus Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The pictus catfish is one of our favorite freshwater fishes for a number of reasons. They’re cute, easy…
CCare Guides
An Electric Blue Crayfish looking directly at the camera
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Electric Blue Crayfish: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni Other Names: Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster, Florida Electric Blue Crayfish, Electric Blue…
CCare Guides
Hornwort aquarium plant appearance
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Hornwort Plants: How To Care For Them In Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
If you’re considering adding some plants to your aquarium, hornwort is a fantastic choice. It’s easy to care…
CCare Guides
A large Anacharis aquarium plant
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Anacharis 101: The Complete Plant Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Anacharis is one of the most popular aquarium plants out there, and for good reason. It’s hardy, easy…
CCare Guides
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Rabbit Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Rabbit Snails are a unique freshwater species that turn a lot of heads. With their long shell and…
CCare Guides
One Silver Arowana swimming in an aquarium
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Silver Arowana 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Silver Arowana is a large and beautiful freshwater fish that has quite a reputation in the aquarium…
CCare Guides
A male Odessa Barb at feeding time
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Odessa Barb 101: Care, Size, Breeding, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The Odessa Barb is a fantastic freshwater fish to keep in your aquarium. They’re easy to care for,…
CCare Guides
A Clown Loach swimming toward the glass in the tank
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Clown Loach Care: Tank Size, Food, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chromobotia macracanthus Other Names: Botia macracantha, Cobitis macracanthus, Chromobotia macracanthus Lifespan: 10 years   …
CCare Guides
An adult Dragon Goby resting on the substrate
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Dragon Fish Goby Care 101 (aka Violet Goby)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Dragon Goby is a special fish that brings a very different kind of feel to your aquarium.…

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