Freshwater Aquarium Blog

Care Guide for Mollies – Feeding, Breeding, and Tank Mates

December 20, 2021

Fancy mollies are colorful livebearers commonly sold in pet stores, but sometimes they can come with health issues. Learn about their care requirements and how to keep them strong and...
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Care Guide for White Cloud Mountain Minnows – Underrated Beginner Fish

November 29, 2021

White cloud minnows are one of our best-selling fish because of their easy care and breeding. Find out why we secretly like them better than neon tetras.
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Care Guide for Amazon Puffers – Freshwater Puffer for Community Tanks

November 1, 2021

Looking for a pufferfish that can live in a community aquarium? Learn about the Amazon puffer or South American puffer (SAP), its care requirements, and the ideal tankmates to add.
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Care Guide for Endler’s Livebearers – The Guppy’s Little Cousin

October 11, 2021

Out of all the colorful, popular livebearers sold in the aquarium hobby, we often recommend Endler’s livebearers to beginners. Keep reading to find out why they’re so likeable and easy...
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Care Guide for Clown Loaches – The Pack of Underwater Puppies

September 20, 2021

Clown loaches are popular, playful fish that start small but grow to the size of a foot-long sub. After owning them for more than 10 years, here’s what we’ve learned...
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Care Guide for Tiger Barbs – Colorful and Rowdy Schooling Fish

August 30, 2021

Tiger barbs are known for their bright colors and tight schooling behavior, but they have a fondness for fin nipping. Find out how to minimize their aggression and care for...
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Care Guide for GloFish – Fluorescent Fish for Beginners

August 9, 2021

GloFish are an extremely popular fish among beginners because of their stunning neon colors, lively behavior, and hardiness. Find out how they got their fluorescent glow and how to best...
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Care Guide for Clown Killifish – Colorful, Top-Dwelling Nano Fish

July 12, 2021

Looking for a colorful, little fish that stays in the upper third of your nano aquarium? Try Epiplatys annulatus, a peaceful killifish with bold, vertical bands and a vibrant tail...
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Care Guide for Hillstream Loaches – The Oddball Algae Eater

May 31, 2021

Reticulated hillstream loaches are one of the coolest-looking algae eaters in the hobby, but there’s a lot of conflicting info about their care requirements. Learn how we have personally kept...
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How to Culture Microworms for Fish Fry

May 17, 2021

Some aquarium fish produce tiny babies that are too small to eat traditional fry foods. Instead, you can easily set up a live culture of micro, banana, or walter worms...
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How to Hatch Baby Brine Shrimp for Fish Fry

November 16, 2020

When it comes to raising baby fish, baby brine shrimp are one of the best live foods that money can buy. This nutrient-dense food maximizes the survival rate of fry...
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Care Guide for Platy Fish – Feeding, Breeding, and Tank Mates

September 14, 2020

Looking for a colorful, hardy fish that’s easy to breed? Platies have always been one of our favorite livebearers to recommend to both beginners and veterans. Learn more about their...
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