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A Zebra Loach resting on a piece of wood
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Zebra Loach 101: Care, Size, Diet & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 13, 2022
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The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience…
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Vampire Crab 101: Care, Habitat Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 12, 2022
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Vampire Crabs are one of the most stunning creatures you can keep in captivity. Their unique colors are…
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Apple Snail Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 12, 2022
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Apple snails are adorable and low-maintenance creatures that you can keep in a variety of aquarium settings. It…
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A Royal Pleco swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Royal Pleco 101: Care, Size, Growth Rate, Food & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 9, 2022
  • 84.0K views
Royal Plecos are an incredibly unique freshwater fish that will draw attention in any tank. These large, interesting-looking…
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A German Blue Ram Cichlid swimming in a planted freshwater tank
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German Blue Ram 101: Care, Breeding, Tank Mates…

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • October 7, 2022
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The German Blue Ram Cichlid is one of the most underrated freshwater species you can find. They’re absolutely…
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An adult blue bolt shrimp
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Blue Bolt Shrimp 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 5, 2022
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Blue bolt shrimp are stunning aquatic creatures that many people want to own. But what they don’t realize…
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Ember Tetra
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Ember Tetra 101: Care, Size, Breeding, Lifespan, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 4, 2022
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The Ember Tetra is a cute and fun little freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all…
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Upside Down Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 2, 2022
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Upside Down Catfish are one of our favorite freshwater species without a doubt. We find ourselves recommending them…
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A Striped Raphael Catfish scavenging near the aquarium substrate
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Striped Raphael Catfish: Care, Size, Food & More…

  • byAlison Yang
  • October 1, 2022
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Striped Raphael Catfish are great freshwater species that often overlooked by many aquarists. But trust us, there’s a…
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Silver dollar fish
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Silver Dollar Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 28, 2022
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The silver dollar fish is a popular and unique freshwater fish that have been a staple inclusion in…
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A cabomba plant in a home aquarium
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Cabomba Plant Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 27, 2022
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Cabomba plants are an excellent option for any aquarist who’s looking to introduce some vegetation into their tank.…
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Glass Catfish Care: Food, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 20, 2022
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The glass catfish (sometimes referred to as ghost catfish) is one of the more interesting little critters you…
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A Bristlenose Pleco looking for something to eat
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Bristlenose Pleco 101: Care, Lifespan, Size, & Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 19, 2022
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Bristlenose Plecos (sometimes called the Bushy Nose Pleco or Bristlenose Catfish) are incredibly unique and fun creatures that…
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Betta fish in a 5 gallon tank
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21 Best Fish For 5 Gallon Tanks (With Pictures)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 13, 2022
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There are a surprising amount of options out there when it comes to the best fish for 5…
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Red betta fish swimming
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Betta Fish Care 101: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 12, 2022
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There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about betta fish care. And to be honest,…
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A fish recovering from popeye disease
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Popeye Disease In Fish: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 10, 2022
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Popeye is a fish disease you really want to avoid. It’s not only quite painful (and potentially dangerous)…
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An Axolotl in a clean tank
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Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 9, 2022
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Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
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A goldfish looking for tank mates
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13 Amazing Goldfish Tank Mates (Best Companions)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 9, 2022
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Finding suitable goldfish tank mates is harder than it seems. While hardy, these fish have specific compatibility needs…
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Dwarf pencilfish inside a community aquarium
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35 Peaceful Community Fish For Your Tank (Updated List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 8, 2022
  • 148.6K views
Picking some community fish for your freshwater aquarium can seem a little intimidating at first. With so many…
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A Betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank
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Why Your Betta Fish Is Laying At The Bottom Of The Tank

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 6, 2022
  • 142.4K views
Many owners go into a panic when they see a Betta fish laying at the bottom of the…
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A male Odessa Barb
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27 Best Cold Water Fish For Your Aquarium (No Heater)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 5, 2022
  • 129.4K views
If you’re considering getting some cold water fish for your aquarium, you have a lot of options. In…
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A Bala Shark swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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11 Freshwater Aquarium Sharks For Tanks Of All Sizes

  • byAlison Yang
  • September 5, 2022
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The interest in freshwater aquarium sharks has been growing rapidly in recent years. People can’t get enough of…
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Cory catfish at bottom of tank
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Cory Catfish 101: Care, Types, Food, Tank Info, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 2, 2022
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The Cory catfish is one of our most recommended freshwater fishes for aquarists of all experience levels. They…
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A beautiful fish with a good name
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1,700+ Good Fish Names For Your Pet (Massive List)

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 2, 2022
  • 111.6K views
Picking a good fish name is harder than it seems. There are so many to choose from! If…
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An aquarium that has undergone successful dropsy treatment
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Dropsy In Fish: Your Guide To Symptoms & Treatment

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • September 1, 2022
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Keeping your tank healthy is priority number one of you’re an aquarist. So if a fish develops dropsy,…
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A Fiddler freshwater aquarium crab facing the camera
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9 Stunning Freshwater Crabs You Need For Your Aquarium

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 21, 2022
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Freshwater aquarium crabs are an option that many aquarists overlook. They think about fish, shrimp, snails, etc. But…
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Bumblebee catfish
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Bumblebee Catfish Care: Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 13, 2022
  • 65.5K views
The bumblebee catfish is a fun and different freshwater critter that seems to be growing in popularity. It’s…
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Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 12, 2022
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Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
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A Rainbow Tetra swimming in a freshwater aquarium
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Rainbow Tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei): Full Care Guide

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 6, 2022
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Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
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Kuhli Loach 101: Care, Tank Size, Breeding, And Tank Mates

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • August 5, 2022
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The Kuhli Loach is a great cleaner fish that plays well with others. On top of that, they…
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A freshwater fish that recovered from fin rot
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Fin Rot 101: Treatment & Prevention Tips

  • byAlison Yang
  • August 1, 2022
  • 102.9K views
Fin rot is a serious disease that all aquarists need to be aware of. If left unchecked, it…
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Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • July 27, 2022
  • 70.3K views
Cherry shrimp are a common and highly recommended addition to freshwater aquariums all over. They’re simple to care…
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A group of Bloodfin Tetras swimming together
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Bloodfin Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan…

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 25, 2022
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In our opinion, the Bloodfin Tetra is one of the most underrated species in the aquarium industry. Due…
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Side view of an Emperor Angelfish
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Emperor Angelfish 101: Care, Lifespan, Facts & More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 21, 2022
  • 107.2K views
Emperor Angelfish are gorgeous saltwater fish that stand out in any tank. Because of their looks, this popular…
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Columbian Shark Care: Everything You Need To Know

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 4, 2022
  • 74.5K views
The Columbian Shark is a very interesting fish that many aquarists don’t know about. And the ones that…
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Amano Shrimp: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & Algae-Eating!

  • byAlison Yang
  • July 2, 2022
  • 70.6K views
Amano shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater shrimps around. It’s hard to find someone with a…
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Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 24, 2022
  • 87.7K views
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
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Thai Micro Crab walking on the bottom of a freshwater aquarium
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Thai Micro Crab 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 23, 2022
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The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…
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A colorful freshwater fish called the Fancy Guppy swimming alone
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The 27 Most Colorful Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • June 15, 2022
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Ever since we got into the aquarium scene we’ve been on the lookout for different kinds of colorful…
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Siamese Algae Eaters: The Only Care Guide You Need

  • byAlison Yang
  • June 15, 2022
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If you’re searching for a freshwater fish that will help knock down the amount of algae in your…

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