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IInfo & Tips
A colorful betta fish not eating
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Why Your Betta Fish Is Not Eating (Simple Checklist)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • March 14, 2022
There are always plenty of fishkeepers trying to find out the cause of their betta fish not eating.…
IInfo & Tips
A Betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank
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  • 10 minute read

Why Your Betta Fish Is Laying At The Bottom Of The Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • February 19, 2022
Many owners go into a panic when they see a Betta fish laying at the bottom of the…
IInfo & Tips
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  • 4 minute read

How Long Do Betta Fish Live? Complete Lifespan Info

  • byAlison Yang
  • January 16, 2022
You would be blown away if you knew how many times we get asked: “how long do betta…
IInfo & Tips
Bloodworms background image
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  • 8 minute read

Bloodworms 101: Frozen, Live And Freeze Dried

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 8, 2021
If you’ve been in the aquarium scene for long enough then you’ve undoubtedly heard about bloodworms the basics…
IInfo & Tips
A fish in a tank where they can't drown
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  • 8 minute read

Can Fish Drown? The Surprisingly Complicated Answer

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 18, 2021
Whether it be from a new aquarist or someone trying to win a trivia game, “can fish drown”…
IInfo & Tips
Some pregnant guppy fish swimming with other fish
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Pregnant Guppy Fish: How To Tell & What To Do…

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 11, 2021
Learning how to tell if a guppy fish is pregnant isn’t challenging. All it takes is a basic…
RResources
A group of clown loaches looking for snails to eat
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The Best Snail-Eating Fish For Your Aquarium

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 16, 2021
Snail-eating fish are one of the best ways to get rid of snails in your aquarium. Instead of…
IInfo & Tips
A goldfish turning black next to a completely black goldfish
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Why Is My Goldfish Turning Black? The Complete Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 9, 2021
A goldfish turning black can be a very worrying sight. The once bright colors being covered with dark…
IInfo & Tips
One bladder snail in a freshwater aquarium
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Bladder Snail Guide: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 5, 2021
Bladder snails are interesting tank inhabitants that have a mixed reputation (depending on who you ask). Some view…
IInfo & Tips
Detritus worms in an aquarium
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Detritus Worms: Causes & How To Get Rid Of them

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 16, 2021
Many aquarists don’t know what to do when they see detritus worms in their aquarium. If they even…
IInfo & Tips
Freshwater snail eggs
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What To Do With Freshwater Snail Eggs In Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 15, 2021
Many aquarists have different reactions when they see snail eggs in their aquarium. Some want them out immediately,…
IInfo & Tips
A handful of Indian almond leaves
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Indian Almond Leaves: Benefits For Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 7, 2021
Indian almond leaves don’t sound like something you would use for an aquarium, but they can come in…
IInfo & Tips
Crayfish searching for something to eat
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What Do Crayfish Eat? Full Food & Diet List

  • byAlison Yang
  • November 16, 2020
Crayfish (aka crawfish or crawdads) are fascinating little creatures that eat many different foods. Their diet is broad…
IInfo & Tips
A Goldfish on pace for a long lifespan
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Goldfish Lifespan: 5 Tips To Impact How Long They Live

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 1, 2020
The lifespan of a Goldfish can vary more than almost anything else in the aquarium scene. For such…
IInfo & Tips
Two goldfish being fed often enough
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How Often You Should Feed Goldfish (Simple Rules)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • July 26, 2020
Knowing how often you should feed a goldfish is very important if you want to provide them with…
IInfo & Tips
A fish recovering from popeye disease
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Popeye Disease In Fish: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 20, 2020
Popeye is a fish disease you really want to avoid. It’s not only quite painful (and potentially dangerous)…
IInfo & Tips
A goldfish in the later stages of turning white
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Why Is My Goldfish Turning White? All Possible Causes

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 14, 2020
If you see your goldfish turning white, you probably have a lot of questions. Why is it happening?…
IInfo & Tips
A betta swimming in a slightly cloudy fish tank
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Why You Have A Cloudy Fish Tank (And How To Fix It)

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 9, 2020
A cloudy fish tank is something that no aquarist wants to see. Not only is it unsightly, it…
IInfo & Tips
A freshwater fish that recovered from fin rot
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Fin Rot 101: Treatment & Prevention Tips

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 3, 2020
Fin rot is a serious disease that all aquarists need to be aware of. If left unchecked, it…
IInfo & Tips
A Betta fish swimming near the substrate before it sleeps
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  • 7 minute read

Do Betta Fish Sleep? The Real Answer…

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 24, 2020
“Do Betta fish sleep” is actually one of the most common questions we get from new Betta owners.…
IInfo & Tips
An aquarium that has undergone successful dropsy treatment
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Dropsy In Fish: Your Guide To Symptoms & Treatment

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 3, 2020
Keeping your tank healthy is priority number one of you’re an aquarist. So if a fish develops dropsy,…
IInfo & Tips
Paludarium from the side
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Building The Perfect Paludarium Tank (Animals, Plants, & Waterfalls)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 28, 2020
Your average person on the street won’t know what a paludarium is. They’ll probably think you made the…
IInfo & Tips
Close up of a worm on a leaf
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Bristle Worms In Your Saltwater Tank: Everything You Should Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 20, 2020
If you have bristle worms in your saltwater aquarium and aren’t sure what to do, you’re not alone. There are a million…
IInfo & Tips
An aquarium that needs a lower pH
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How To Lower The pH In Your Aquarium Without The Hassle

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 13, 2020
Learning how to lower the pH in your aquarium is an essential skill when it comes to maintaining…
IInfo & Tips
Fish swimming in a properly cycled tank
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  • 11 minute read

How To Cycle A Fish Tank: Navigating The Nitrogen Cycle

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 5, 2020
A lot of beginning aquarists are intimidated by the nitrogen cycle and how to cycle a tank. People…
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Aquarium filter floss creating very clean water
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Aquarium Filter Floss 101: Info + Our Recommendation

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • February 21, 2020
Aquarium filter floss is foreign to a lot of new aquarists. With so many things to learn, beginners…
IInfo & Tips
Biopellets
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Biopellets: What They Do And How They Work (Plus Reviews)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • January 9, 2020
Biopellets have been used in the aquarium scene for a few years, and some owners swear by them.…
IInfo & Tips
Fish swimming through clear water
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The Case For Aquarium Filter Socks

  • byAquarium Source
  • January 1, 2020
Aquarium filter socks might seem like a strange thing to write a post about, but it’s an important…
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