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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…
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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…
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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: …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chromobotia macracanthus Other Names: Botia macracantha, Cobitis macracanthus, Chromobotia macracanthus Lifespan: 10 years   …
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An iridescent shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Iridescent Shark 101: Care, Growth Rate, Size, & More

  • byElizabeth Sheehan
  • April 30, 2026
The iridescent shark aka iridescent catfish is a very large freshwater fish that only the most prepared aquarists…
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A lone Harlequin Rasbora swimming in an aquarium
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Harlequin Rasbora Care: Size, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
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Flowerhorn cichlid in tank
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Flowerhorn Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Food & Other Tips

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Amphilophus hybrid Other Names:  Flowerhorn Cichlid; Flower Horn Fish; Luohan Lifespan:  11-12 years Size:…
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A single red eye tetra
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Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…
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Side view of a convict cichlid
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Convict Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Amatitlania nigrofasciata Other Names:  Zebra cichlids and zebra chanchitos.. Lifespan:  8-10 years Size:  4-5…
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Jewel cichlid swimming at the bottom of the aquarium
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Jewel Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Setup, Breeding, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Hemichromis Other Names:  Jewel cichlid or jewelfish Lifespan:  5 years Size:  6 inches Care: …
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Twig catfish on a piece of wood
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The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
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The Celestial Pearl Danio
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Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide (aka Galaxy Rasbora)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Celestial Pearl Danios (aka Galaxy Rasboras) are a beautiful freshwater species that we recommend all the time. Their…
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One Black Skirt Tetra
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Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi Other Names: Petticoat tetra, high-fin black skirt tetra, black widow tetra, black…
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A Green Neon Tetra swimming in a freshwater tank
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Green Neon Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Green Neon Tetra is a really neat freshwater fish that we absolutely love. While a lot of…
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A Dojo Loach resting on the substrate
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Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
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A Bubble Eye Goldfish swimming in a minimal aquarium
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Bubble Eye Goldfish: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Bubble Eye Goldfish is a freshwater species that has an extremely unique appearance. They almost look like…
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An Apistogramma swimming in a planted tank
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Apistogramma Care 101 (aka Dwarf Cichlid)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Apistogramma Other Names: Cacatuoides,  Agassizii, Borellii, Macmasteri, Hongsloi, Viejita, Baenschi, Elizabethae, Trifasciata  Lifespan: 5-10…
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A hillstream loach
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Hillstream Loach Care Guide: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 30, 2026
The hillstream loach is an awesome looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Their special…
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A group of Chili Rasboras swimming together
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Chili Rasbora (Boraras Brigittae): Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The Chili Rasbora is a tropical freshwater fish that has held the attention of the aquarium community for…
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A redtail catfish swimming in a large tank
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Redtail Catfish 101: Size, Care, & Tank Mates

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
The redtail catfish is a massive freshwater fish that only the most experienced aquarists should attempt to keep.…
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An adult Synodontis catfish
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Synodontis Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & Food

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
For many fishkeepers, Synodontis catfish are an appealing and interesting species to have. Due to their versatility and…
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A colorful peacock cichlid swimming
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Peacock Cichlid 101: Care, Types, Tank Mates, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 30, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name:  Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Other Names:  Peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply “peacocks” Lifespan:  6-8 years Size: …
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Dwarf gourami swimming in a tank
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Dwarf Gourami Care, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius Other Names:  gourami, Flame gourami, Powder blue gourami, Red gourami, Sunset gourami…
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Rubber lip pleco on the substrate
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Rubber Lip Pleco 101: Care, Max Size, Diet, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 29, 2026
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chaetostoma Milesi Other Names: Rubbernose Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Rubber Pleco, Chostoma Plecoaet Lifespan: 10-12…
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Rope fish
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Rope Fish Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 29, 2026
The rope fish (also known as the African rope fish or reed fish) is a very unique freshwater…

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