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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
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chromobotia macracanthus Other Names: Botia macracantha, Cobitis macracanthus, Chromobotia macracanthus Lifespan: 10 years   …
CCare Guides
Side view of a convict cichlid
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Convict Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Amatitlania nigrofasciata Other Names:  Zebra cichlids and zebra chanchitos.. Lifespan:  8-10 years Size:  4-5…
CCare Guides
A single red eye tetra
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  • 9 minute read

Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…
CCare Guides
Jewel cichlid swimming at the bottom of the aquarium
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Jewel Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Setup, Breeding, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Hemichromis Other Names:  Jewel cichlid or jewelfish Lifespan:  5 years Size:  6 inches Care: …
CCare Guides
A Dojo Loach resting on the substrate
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Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
CCare Guides
An iridescent shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Iridescent Shark 101: Care, Growth Rate, Size, & More

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • September 27, 2026
The iridescent shark aka iridescent catfish is a very large freshwater fish that only the most prepared aquarists…
CCare Guides
One Black Skirt Tetra
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Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi Other Names: Petticoat tetra, high-fin black skirt tetra, black widow tetra, black…
CCare Guides
Flowerhorn cichlid in tank
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Flowerhorn Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Food & Other Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Amphilophus hybrid Other Names:  Flowerhorn Cichlid; Flower Horn Fish; Luohan Lifespan:  11-12 years Size:…
CCare Guides
An adult Dragon Goby resting on the substrate
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Dragon Fish Goby Care 101 (aka Violet Goby)

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Dragon Goby is a special fish that brings a very different kind of feel to your aquarium.…
CCare Guides
The Celestial Pearl Danio
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Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide (aka Galaxy Rasbora)

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Celestial Pearl Danios (aka Galaxy Rasboras) are a beautiful freshwater species that we recommend all the time. Their…
CCare Guides
A Blue Velvet Shrimp sitting on a plant leaf
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Blue Velvet Shrimp Care: The Complete Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
The Blue Velvet Shrimp is a species of freshwater shrimp that simply look amazing. Their vibrant blue color…
SSaltwater Fish
Royal gramma swimming in a reef tank
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Royal Gramma 101: Care, Compatibility, Lifespan & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The royal gramma aka fairy basslet is one of our absolute favorite saltwater aquarium fish out there. They’re…
CCare Guides
A redtail catfish swimming in a large tank
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Redtail Catfish 101: Size, Care, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The redtail catfish is a massive freshwater fish that only the most experienced aquarists should attempt to keep.…
CCare Guides
A lone Harlequin Rasbora swimming in an aquarium
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Harlequin Rasbora Care: Size, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
CCare Guides
A Ramshorn Snail on the side of a tank
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Ramshorn Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Eggs & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun…
CCare Guides
Side profile of a bumblebee goby
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Bumblebee Goby Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Brachygobius xanthozonus Other Names:  Goby, Fish, Mudskipper, Pygmy Goby, Gudgeon Lifespan: 3 years Size: …
CCare Guides
An adult Synodontis catfish
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Synodontis Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & Food

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
For many fishkeepers, Synodontis catfish are an appealing and interesting species to have. Due to their versatility and…
CCare Guides
A group of Chili Rasboras swimming together
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Chili Rasbora (Boraras Brigittae): Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Chili Rasbora is a tropical freshwater fish that has held the attention of the aquarium community for…
CCare Guides
Rubber lip pleco on the substrate
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Rubber Lip Pleco 101: Care, Max Size, Diet, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chaetostoma Milesi Other Names: Rubbernose Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Rubber Pleco, Chostoma Plecoaet Lifespan: 10-12…
CCare Guides
Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
CCare Guides
A Bubble Eye Goldfish swimming in a minimal aquarium
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Bubble Eye Goldfish: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Bubble Eye Goldfish is a freshwater species that has an extremely unique appearance. They almost look like…
CCare Guides
Dwarf hairgrass in tank
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Dwarf Hairgrass Care: Carpet Advice & How To Plant

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Dwarf hairgrass stands as a hidden gem among aquarium carpet plants. Interest in this plant exists, but it…
CCare Guides
A colorful peacock cichlid swimming
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Peacock Cichlid 101: Care, Types, Tank Mates, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Other Names:  Peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply “peacocks” Lifespan:  6-8 years Size: …
CCare Guides
A Green Neon Tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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Green Neon Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Green Neon Tetra is a really neat freshwater fish that we absolutely love. While a lot of…
CCare Guides
Dwarf gourami swimming in a tank
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Dwarf Gourami Care, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius Other Names:  gourami, Flame gourami, Powder blue gourami, Red gourami, Sunset gourami…
CCare Guides
Staurogyne repens carpet in tank
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Staurogyne Repens Care Guide: The Perfect Carpet Plant!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Staurogyne repens is a great freshwater aquarium plant choice for aquarists of all experience levels. It’s a plant…
CCare Guides
A hillstream loach
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Hillstream Loach Care Guide: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
The hillstream loach is an awesome looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Their special…
CCare Guides
An Apistogramma swimming in a planted tank
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Apistogramma Care 101 (aka Dwarf Cichlid)

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Apistogramma Other Names: Cacatuoides,  Agassizii, Borellii, Macmasteri, Hongsloi, Viejita, Baenschi, Elizabethae, Trifasciata  Lifespan: 5-10…
CCare Guides
Electric Blue Acara side angle
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Electric Blue Acara 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Andinoacara Pulcher Other Names: Blue Acara, Electric Blue Cichlid, Electric Blue Ram, Andinoacara Electric…
CCare Guides
Scarlet badis
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Scarlet Badis 101: Care, Tank Mates & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Scarlet badis are an extremely popular freshwater fish and one of our favorite nano fishes you can get…
CCare Guides
Rope fish
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Rope Fish Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The rope fish (also known as the African rope fish or reed fish) is a very unique freshwater…
CCare Guides
Peacock Cichlid
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African Cichlid Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Cichlidae Other Names:  Aquarium fish Lifespan:  8 years Size:  2-8 inches Care: Difficult Diet: …
CCare Guides
Green Terror Cichlid in a low-lit tank
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Green Terror Cichlids: Size, Tank Mates & General Care

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Andinoacara rivulatus Other Names:  Gold Saum, White Saum, and the Orange Saum Lifespan:  Between…
CCare Guides
Red Empress Cichlid swimming
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Red Empress Cichlid Care: Everything You Need To Know!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Aquarium fish Other Names:  Red Empress, Red Empress Hap, Spindle Hap, Fire Blue Hap,…
CCare Guides
Side profile illustration of an Elephant Nose Fish
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Elephant Nose Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Gnathonemus petersii Other Names:  Elephantnose fish, long-nosed elephant fish, and Ubangi mormyrid Lifespan:  6-10…
CCare Guides
A standard Comet Goldfish swimming next to some plants
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Comet Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan and Tank Setup

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Comet Goldfish are a staple freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for many years. Many…
CCare Guides
A group of swimming Rummy Nose Tetras
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Rummy Nose Tetra 101: Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
The Rummy Nose Tetra is a neat-looking freshwater fish that are a good fit for many aquariums. While…
CCare Guides
A mystery snail moving along the substrate
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Mystery Snail 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding, Food & More

  • byJulianne Turner
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Pomacea bridgesii Other Names: Apple snail, Spike-topped apple snail, Miracle snail, Golden snail, Cherry…
CCare Guides
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  • 7 minute read

Vampire Pleco (L-240): The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Leporacanthicus galaxias Other Names:  Galaxy pleco and Tusken pleco Lifespan:  15 years Size:  10…
CCare Guides
A Chinese Algae Eater on driftwood
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  • 9 minute read

Chinese Algae Eater 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Other Names: Sucking Loach, Honey Loach, Honey Sucker Lifespan: 10 years Size: …

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