Freshwater Aquarium Blog

Care Guide for German Blue Rams – Housing, Breeding, and More

August 24, 2020

Between their iridescent colors and confident personality, German blue ram cichlids are one of the most striking freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. In this article, master breeder Dean shares his decades...
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Care Guide for Freshwater Angelfish – The Feisty Angel of the Aquarium

August 3, 2020

Angelfish are a very popular fish because of their long and majestic fins, spirited personalities, and ease of breeding. Learn more about their care requirements when it comes to housing,...
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Care Guide for Plecos – The Mighty Armored Catfish

July 13, 2020

Are you looking for a Plecostomus catfish or suckerfish to keep your aquarium clean? Before you make the purchase, let’s talk about this amazing animal, their care requirements, and whether...
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Care Guide for Pea Puffers – The Smallest Pufferfish in the World

April 20, 2020

Pea puffers are one of the coolest oddball species you can keep in a smaller-sized aquarium. They’re known for their helicopter-like maneuverability, independently moving eyes, and of course, ability to...
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How to Culture Vinegar Eels for Fish Fry

April 6, 2020

Are you getting into fish breeding but need a way to feed teeny-tiny fry that are too small to eat regular fry food? Try vinegar eels! This live food is...
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Care Guide for Discus Fish – The King of the Aquarium

March 30, 2020

Discus fish are one of the beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape. However, they’re also notorious for being extremely difficult to...
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Care Guide for Guppies – The Most Popular and Colorful Livebearer

February 17, 2020

Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby because of their brilliant colors, lively personalities, and ease of breeding. In this care guide, we...
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Care Guide for Betta Fish – The Best Beginner Pet Fish

January 6, 2020

Betta fish are a long-time favorite pet for both beginner and veteran fish keepers because of their colorful finnage and spirited personalities. This care guide covers the key points you...
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Overview of Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp – Popular Species, Tank Requirements, Feeding, and More

January 3, 2020

Dwarf shrimp have become overwhelmingly popular in the freshwater aquarium hobby because of their vibrant colors and unusual patterns. Guest author Chris Lukhaup (also known as The Shrimp King) shares...
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Care Guide for Fancy Goldfish – Housing, Feeding, and More

December 18, 2019

Fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus) are beautiful, selectively bred freshwater fish from the carp family that come in many colors, shapes, and other traits. Unlike common goldfish with their single tails and streamlined...
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Care Guide for Kuhli Loaches – The Coolest Oddball Fish for Beginners

November 20, 2019

Kuhli loaches will either fascinate or freak you out because they look like a wriggly mass of miniature snakes hiding in your aquarium. In this care guide, we answer some...
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Care Guide for Cory Catfish – The Perfect Community Bottom Dweller

September 6, 2019

Looking for a peaceful beginner fish with tons of personality? Look no further! The cory catfish, or Corydoras catfish, is one of the most popular community fish because they’re so...
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