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5 Easy Methods for Cooling Aquarium Water During a Heat Wave - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Easy Methods for Cooling Aquarium Water During a Heat Wave
During the summer, it can be a struggle to keep the water cool enough for aquarium fish. Try our top 5 techniques for lowering the temperature to tolerable levels.
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How to Make DIY Spawning Mops for Breeding Aquarium Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Make DIY Spawning Mops for Breeding Aquarium Fish
To improve the survival rate of baby fish, follow these simple steps to make DIY spawning mops for goldfish, rainbowfish, corydoras, ricefish, and more.
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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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10 Best Goldfish Foods You Need to Try - Aquarium Co-Op
10 Best Goldfish Foods You Need to Try
Goldfish have been bred for hundreds of years to have special features like elegant double tails and egg-shaped bodies. That compact physique can sometimes cause digestion issues, so learn about...
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5 Easy Plants for Goldfish Aquariums - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Easy Plants for Goldfish Aquariums
Goldfish are notorious for munching on or digging up aquatic plants, which is a shame because live plants are both beautiful and beneficial. Thankfully, we’ve found several plant species that...
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10 Best Tank Mates for Your Goldfish - Aquarium Co-Op
10 Best Tank Mates for Your Goldfish
Goldfish are beautiful, much-beloved creatures in the fish keeping hobby, but sometimes it can be nice to add a little variety to their aquariums. After many years of owning goldfish,...
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Care Guide for Fancy Goldfish – Housing, Feeding, and More - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Fancy Goldfish – Housing, Feeding, and More
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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