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  • Info & Tips
    • Why Your Betta Fish Is Laying At The Bottom Of The Tank
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  • Resources
    • Freshwater Aquarium Sharks
    • Types Of Plecos
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    • Best Snail-Eating Fish
    • Small Freshwater Fish For Nano Tanks
    • Aggressive Freshwater Fish
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A Gold Nugget Pleco attached to a piece of wood
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Gold Nugget Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 15, 2020
  • 79.2K views
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a gorgeous freshwater fish that has been getting more and more interest lately,…
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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
  • May 13, 2020
  • 115.2K views
Freshwater aquarium crabs are an option that many aquarists overlook. They think about fish, shrimp, snails, etc. But…
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A tank without any of the common types of aquarium algae
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12 Types Of Aquarium Algae + All Causes & Treatments

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 10, 2020
  • 94.0K views
Knowing the main types of aquarium algae is an essential skill for all fishkeepers. Being able to recognize…
CCare Guides
Bichir on the substrate
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Bichir Care 101: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, Types, Etc.

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 10, 2020
  • 59.3K views
The bichir is an awesome and unique freshwater fish that adds a very prehistoric feel to your tank.…
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Paradise fish from the side
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Paradise Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, & Tank Mate

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 9, 2020
  • 60.1K views
Paradise fish (aka paradise gourami) are a beautiful freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in. Their unique…
CCare Guides
Geosesarma dennerle moving sideways
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Vampire Crab 101: Care, Habitat Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 8, 2020
  • 129.7K views
Vampire Crabs are one of the most stunning creatures you can keep in captivity. Their unique colors are…
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Glass catfish swimming in tank
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Glass Catfish Care: Food, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 8, 2020
  • 55.2K views
The glass catfish (sometimes referred to as ghost catfish) is one of the more interesting little critters you…
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Best Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks (Easy & Low Maintenance)

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 7, 2020
  • 44.8K views
For many people, the concept of a self-cleaning fish tank seems too good to be true. They think…
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Silver dollar fish
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Silver Dollar Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 6, 2020
  • 64.3K views
The silver dollar fish is a popular and unique freshwater fish that have been a staple inclusion in…
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Two Upside Down Catfish swimming together
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Upside Down Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates…

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 6, 2020
  • 111.5K views
Upside Down Catfish are one of our favorite freshwater species without a doubt. We find ourselves recommending them…
CCare Guides
Clown pleco on substrate
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Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 5, 2020
  • 98.5K views
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
CCare Guides
Ember Tetra
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Ember Tetra 101: Care, Size, Breeding, Lifespan, & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 4, 2020
  • 70.7K views
The Ember Tetra is a cute and fun little freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all…
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Bumblebee catfish
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Bumblebee Catfish Care: Tank Mates, Size, And More!

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 4, 2020
  • 56.0K views
The bumblebee catfish is a fun and different freshwater critter that seems to be growing in popularity. It’s…
CCare Guides
Cory catfish at bottom of tank
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Cory Catfish 101: Care, Types, Food, Tank Info, & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 3, 2020
  • 64.2K views
The Cory catfish is one of our most recommended freshwater fishes for aquarists of all experience levels. They…
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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
  • May 3, 2020
  • 111.6K views
Striped Raphael Catfish are great freshwater species that often overlooked by many aquarists. But trust us, there’s a…
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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
  • May 3, 2020
  • 70.8K views
Keeping your tank healthy is priority number one of you’re an aquarist. So if a fish develops dropsy,…
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Neon Tetra view from the side
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Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 2, 2020
  • 73.4K views
Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
CCare Guides
Otocinclus on plant in aquarium
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • May 1, 2020
  • 77.6K views
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
CCare Guides
A Red Claw Crab by itself in a brackish tank
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Red Claw Crab 101: Care, Tank Setup, Diet & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • May 1, 2020
  • 111.2K views
Red Claw Crabs are a fascinating and exciting brackish species to own. With their beautiful colors and high…
CCare Guides
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  • 9 minute read

Rabbit Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 28, 2020
  • 99.8K views
Rabbit Snails are a unique freshwater species that turn a lot of heads. With their long shell and…
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Paludarium from the side
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Building The Perfect Paludarium Tank (Animals, Plants, & Waterfalls)

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 28, 2020
  • 102.9K views
Your average person on the street won’t know what a paludarium is. They’ll probably think you made the…
CCare Guides
A Japanese Trapdoor Snail with another tank mate
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Japanese Trapdoor Snail 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 27, 2020
  • 60.4K views
The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a freshwater species that doesn’t get enough attention. Not only are they pretty…
CCare Guides
Killifish swimming
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Killifish Care: Species, Tank Mates, Lifespan, And Breeding

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 27, 2020
  • 37.9K views
Killifish are a very pretty freshwater fish that come in a variety of different colors. The list of…
CCare Guides
Mexican Dwarf Crayfish walking on the aquarium substrate
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Dwarf Crayfish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 26, 2020
  • 118.2K views
Dwarf Crayfish are a fantastic freshwater creature to keep in your tank. They’re one of the most popular…
CCare Guides
The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey Fish: How To Care For This Feisty Cichlid

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 26, 2020
  • 56.4K views
If you’re looking for a docile, dainty fish for your tank, you’d probably be disappointed with the Jack…
CCare Guides
Sailfin Pleco near some wood in their freshwater tank
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Sailfin Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, and More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 26, 2020
  • 101.4K views
The Sailfin Pleco is an interesting freshwater fish that we recommend quite often. They have an interesting look,…
CCare Guides
African Dwarf Frog swimming
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African Dwarf Frog 101: Care, Food, Tank Setup & Lifespan

  • byAlison Yang
  • April 25, 2020
  • 51.7K views
If you’re looking for a freshwater addition to your tank that’s a little bit different, you should definitely…
CCare Guides
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 24, 2020
  • 104.7K views
Serpae Tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that have a strong foothold in the aquarium scene. We had…
CCare Guides
Regular cherry shrimp walking
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Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More

  • byMillie Sheppard
  • April 24, 2020
  • 59.4K views
Cherry shrimp are a common and highly recommended addition to freshwater aquariums all over. They’re simple to care…

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