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A peacock eel
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Peacock Eel: Care, Tank Mates, Food, Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 19, 2021
Peacock eels are unique freshwater fish that are also very misunderstood. In fact, most aquarists don’t know much…
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One pristella tetra
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Pristella Tetra (X-Ray): Care, Diet, Tank Mates & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 13, 2021
The pristella tetra (aka x-ray tetra) are an under-appreciated freshwater species that has a lot to offer. This…
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Opaline gourami in a freshwater aquarium
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Opaline Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Lifespan

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 9, 2021
Opaline gourami are beautiful freshwater fish that are slightly overlooked in the aquarium scene. And with so many…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Yang
  • 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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