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Care Guide for Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish — Housing, Food, and Breeding - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish — Housing, Food, and Breeding
This energetic, almond-shaped fish has an iridescent blue sheen and is easy to care for. Learn how to house, feed, and breed the Praecox rainbowfish.
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Care Guide for Dwarf Chain Loaches – Snail-Eating Nano Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Dwarf Chain Loaches – Snail-Eating Nano Fish
Dwarf chain loaches have the fun-loving personality of their bigger cousins and are perfect for dealing with pest snails in your planted nano tank.
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Care Guide for Hatchetfish – Oddball Schooling Fish with Wings - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Hatchetfish – Oddball Schooling Fish with Wings
This top-dwelling nano fish has a very unique appearance with a barrel chest and wing-like fins. Let’s take a closer look at this interesting oddball and its care requirements.
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Care Guide for Pencilfish – Surface-Dwelling Schooling Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Pencilfish – Surface-Dwelling Schooling Fish
The pencilfish is an amazing, energetic surface dweller with a pointy snout and narrow body. Find out why everyone should try keeping this fish.
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Care Guide for Forktail Blue-Eye or Furcata Rainbowfish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Forktail Blue-Eye or Furcata Rainbowfish
If you’re looking for a fun, energetic, and slightly uncommon fish to liven up your aquarium, let us introduce you to the forktail or furcata rainbowfish.
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Care Guide for Black Ghost Knifefish — 18-Inch Electrical Oddball Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Black Ghost Knifefish — 18-Inch Electrical Oddball Fish
The black ghost knife attracts a lot of attention because of its unique appearance and swimming style, but many don’t realize how big and how long-lived it can be.
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Care Guide for Honey Gouramis – Our Favorite Peaceful Gourami - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Honey Gouramis – Our Favorite Peaceful Gourami
Looking for a peaceful centerpiece fish to live in your next nano aquarium? Learn all about honey gouramis and their housing, diet, and breeding requirements.
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Care Guide for Celestial Pearl Danios – Miniature Trout for Planted Tanks - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Celestial Pearl Danios – Miniature Trout for Planted Tanks
Galaxy rasboras are highly sought after because they look like tiny brook trout swimming amid live plants and hardscape. Find out how to care for these enchanting creatures in your...
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Top 12 Tank Mates to Keep With Cherry Shrimp - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 12 Tank Mates to Keep With Cherry Shrimp
Many fish see cherry shrimp as edible snacks, so it can be hard to find tank mates for them. Learn about our 12 favorite, shrimp-safe tank mates.
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Care Guide for Blood Parrot Cichlids – The Hybrid with a Tiny Mouth - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Blood Parrot Cichlids – The Hybrid with a Tiny Mouth
Blood parrot cichlids are popular for their larger size, bright colors, and small mouth that makes them less likely to damage or eat other fish.
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Care Guide for Shell Dwellers – Smallest African Cichlids - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Shell Dwellers – Smallest African Cichlids
If you have always wanted to keep African cichlids but don’t have the space, try shell dwellers. They’ve got the same fiery personality and unique breeding behaviors, all in a...
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Care Guide for Nerite Snails – Favorite Nano Algae Eater - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Nerite Snails – Favorite Nano Algae Eater
Nerite snails are beloved for their ability to eat algae in fish tanks without breeding out of control. Find out how to keep these peaceful cleanup crew members happy and...
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