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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…
CCare Guides
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…
CCare Guides
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…
CCare Guides
A Bolivian Ram Cichlid in a home aquarium
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Bolivian Ram Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • January 21, 2021
The Bolivian Ram is an incredibly interesting freshwater fish that we can’t recommend enough. They’re beautiful, mellow, and…
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…
CCare Guides
Bucktooth tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Bucktooth Tetra 101: Care, Feeding, Aggression, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 21, 2020
Bucktooth tetras are a unique and active freshwater fish that definitely stand out. These are not your typical…
CCare Guides
One glowlight tetra looking for food in a freshwater aquarium
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Glowlight Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 19, 2020
The glowlight tetras is one of our favorite freshwater species. They’re colorful, active, easy to care for, and…
CCare Guides
One lemon tetra in a planted tank
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Lemon Tetra Care: Diet, Tank Mates, Size, Behavior…

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 17, 2020
Lemon tetras are a lovely freshwater fish that can add a special pinch of color to any aquarium.…
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Fantail goldfish in a freshwater tank
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Fantail Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 14, 2020
Fantail goldfish are a popular and gorgeous freshwater fish that are great for beginners and experienced owners alike.…
CCare Guides
Diamond tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Diamond Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 8, 2020
Diamond tetras are gorgeous freshwater fish that don’t get nearly enough attention. We’ve been fans of this species…
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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
Bleeding heart tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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Bleeding Heart Tetra 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 1, 2020
Bleeding heart tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that are hard to ignore. Their unique appearance and high…
CCare Guides
Endler's livebearer swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Endler’s Livebearer Care 101 (Poecilia Wingei)

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 20, 2020
Endler’s livebearers (poecilia wingei) are a gorgeous freshwater species that will catch your eye no matter what. They’re…
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!…
CCare Guides
Pearlscale goldfish near the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Pearlscale Goldfish 101: The Essential Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 24, 2020
Pearlscale goldfish are a fascinating freshwater fish with quite a unique appearance. Because of this, there’s a long…
CCare Guides
Dwarf chain loach resting on driftwood
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Dwarf Chain Loach 101: Care, Tank Size, Temperament…

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 21, 2020
Dwarf chain loaches are a unique freshwater species that flies under the radar within the aquarist community. Many…
CCare Guides
A female emerald crab
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Emerald Crab 101: Care, Molting & Reef Safe Advice

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 18, 2020
Emerald crabs are a fun and beneficial species to keep in your marine tank. Their neat colors, lively…
CCare Guides
A kissing gourami exploring a freshwater aquarium
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Kissing Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 17, 2020
The kissing gourami is a very interesting freshwater fish that stands out no matter what. With their large…
CCare Guides

Freshwater Pom Pom Crab: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 15, 2020
Freshwater Pom Pom crabs are a cute and unique species that many aquarists forget about. These active little…
CCare Guides
A Black Phantom tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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Black Phantom Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 14, 2020
Black Phantom tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that add a unique look to any tank. They’re also…
CCare Guides
Crystal Red shrimp on the substrate of a freshwater aquarium
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Crystal Red Shrimp 101: Care, Parameters, Breeding…

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 10, 2020
Crystal Red shrimp are an eye-catching species that appeal to a wide range of aquarists. With their beautiful…
CCare Guides
Two Emerald Dwarf Rasboras swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Emerald Dwarf Rasbora 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 8, 2020
Emerald Dwarf Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that are seriously underrated. For whatever reason, they just aren’t…
CCare Guides
Two Vampire Shrimp filter feeding in an aquarium
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Vampire Shrimp Care: The Complete Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 2, 2020
Vampire Shrimp are an overlooked freshwater species that can add a lot of value to your tank. Their…
CCare Guides
Shubunkin Goldfish near the surface of the water
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Shubunkin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 28, 2020
Shubunkin Goldfish are a popular and interesting fish that have earned the attention of aquarists all over the…
CCare Guides
A Fiddler Crab outside
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Fiddler Crab Care: Habitat, Food, Tank Mates, Setup…

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 18, 2020
Fiddler Crabs are an awesome pet that we recommend all the time. Their cute appearance and fun personality…
CCare Guides
A Blue Green Chromis swimming in a saltwater tank
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Blue Green Chromis Care: The Complete Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 14, 2020
The Blue Green Chromis is one of our favorite saltwater species. Their high activity level and color-driven beauty…
CCare Guides
An Oranda Goldfish swimming in a planted tank
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Oranda Goldfish 101: Care Tips, Size, Colors, Lifespan…

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 10, 2020
Oranda Goldfish are an interesting freshwater fish that bring a unique element of beauty to any aquarium. With…
CCare Guides
One Buenos Aires Tetra in a freshwater tank
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Buenos Aires Tetra 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 8, 2020
Buenos Aires Tetras are a wonder and beginner-friendly freshwater fish. This species is quite active (making them fun…
CCare Guides
Texas Cichlid swimming looking for food
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Texas Cichlid 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Breeding…

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 6, 2020
Texas Cichlids are a fascinating freshwater species with a lot to offer. Their size, behavior, and stunning looks…
CCare Guides
A group of Denison Barbs swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Denison Barb Care 101 (aka Roseline Shark)

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 4, 2020
Denison Barbs (aka Roseline Sharks) are a beautiful and active freshwater fish that make a great addition to…
CCare Guides
One Tiger Barb swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Tiger Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 31, 2020
The Tiger Barb is an amazing freshwater fish that definitely lives up to the hype. In fact, they’re…
CCare Guides
One Forktail Blue Eye Rainbowfish near the substrate
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Forktail Rainbowfish 101 (Pseudomugil furcatus)

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 16, 2020
Forktail Rainbowfish are one of the most underrated and beautiful freshwater fish out there. It blows our mind…
CCare Guides
A group of White Cloud Mountain Minnows
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White Cloud Mountain Minnow 101: The Full Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 12, 2020
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are a freshwater fish that we highly recommend. They’re peaceful, low-maintenance, and a lot…
CCare Guides
Hypostomus plecostomus resting on the substrate
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Common Pleco Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Tank Size…

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 11, 2020
Common Plecos are a very popular freshwater fish that have been kept in the aquarium community for ages.…
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…
CCare Guides
Paracheirodon axelrodi swimming together
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Cardinal Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Size, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 7, 2020
Cardinal Tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that often get overlooked. This species is pretty, easy to care…
CCare Guides
A Snowball Pleco at the bottom of a freshwater tank
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Snowball Pleco Care: The Complete Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 5, 2020
Snowball Plecos are a beautiful freshwater fish that fly under the radar in the aquarium scene. They come…

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