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Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium? - Aquarium Co-Op
Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium?
Nitrate is a natural byproduct of the aquarium ecosystem, but many fishkeepers are concerned about its effects. Learn the truth about nitrate and how to keep the right balance.
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Everything You Need for a New Aquarium (from 5 to 75 Gallons) - Aquarium Co-Op
Everything You Need for a New Aquarium (from 5 to 75 Gallons)
Not sure what kind of light or how much substrate to buy for your new fish tank? Follow our cookie cutter setup guide to help build your next aquarium.
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How to Catch Aquarium Fish Like a Pro - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Catch Aquarium Fish Like a Pro
Tired of trying to net your aquarium fish? Learn about the tried-and-true technique we use at our fish store to catch even the fastest, most slippery creatures.
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Top 10 Easy Fish That Beginners Always Love - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 10 Easy Fish That Beginners Always Love
Beginner fish are popular with both newcomers and veterans in the aquarium hobby because they are colorful, cheap, and easy to care for. Learn about our top 10 favorites we...
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How to Feed Frozen Fish Food to Your Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Feed Frozen Fish Food to Your Aquarium
Frozen fish food is a premium-grade, nutrient-dense cuisine that provides more variety to your fish’s diet and conditions them for breeding. Learn about which types you should buy and how...
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How to Care for Aquarium Fish While on Vacation - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Care for Aquarium Fish While on Vacation
When going on vacation, it can be stressful trying to arrange care for your aquarium fish. Try one of these four methods to ensure your fish stay happy and healthy...
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How to Slow the Flow in Your Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Slow the Flow in Your Aquarium
Betta fish, fancy goldfish, and other slower-swimming animals can’t handle powerful filters or fast currents, so learn about our favorite techniques for reducing the water flow to a more manageable...
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How to Quarantine Fish the Easy Way - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Quarantine Fish the Easy Way
One of the easiest ways to stop your fish from getting sick is to set up a quarantine tank to temporarily isolate newly purchased or ailing fish. A separate aquarium...
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How Many Fish Can I Put in a Fish Tank? - Aquarium Co-Op
How Many Fish Can I Put in a Fish Tank?
One of the most common but hardest questions we get is “How many fish can I put in my aquarium?” because there is an infinite number of fish combinations we...
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How to Use an Aquarium Air Pump (and Make It Quieter) - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Use an Aquarium Air Pump (and Make It Quieter)
Air pumps are commonly used with aquarium filters, decorations, and many other air-driven devices, but what exactly do they do and how do you know if your fish tank needs...
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How Often Do You Feed Fish (and How Much)? - Aquarium Co-Op
How Often Do You Feed Fish (and How Much)?
Aquarium fish always act hungry, so how do you know when to feed them?  Keep reading to learn all about how much and how often to feed fish, what to...
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New Fish Checklist: How to Set Up a Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
New Fish Checklist: How to Set Up a Fish Tank
If you’re starting a new aquarium, wouldn’t it be nice if an experienced aquarist could lead you step-by-step through the entire process? Follow along as we share our best practices...
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