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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A Black Phantom tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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Black Phantom Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison YangandMillie Sheppard
  • September 14, 2020
Black Phantom tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that add a unique look to any tank. They’re also…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…

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