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Are Indian Almond Leaves Good for Aquarium Fish? - Aquarium Co-Op
Are Indian Almond Leaves Good for Aquarium Fish?
Dried catappa leaves are often used in aquariums to lower pH, add tannins, feed shrimp, heal mild ailments, and more. Find out if your fish would benefit from them.
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How to Increase Water Circulation in Your Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Increase Water Circulation in Your Aquarium
Water circulation is important even in freshwater fish tanks because it improves oxygenation, sweeps up particles into your filter, and provides enrichment for river fish.
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How to Save Your Baby Fish with a Breeder Box - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Save Your Baby Fish with a Breeder Box
Most fish do not show any parental care and will unknowingly eat their own offspring. Learn how to use a breeder box to protect their tiny fry and eggs, as...
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How to Use Airline Accessories in Your Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Use Airline Accessories in Your Aquarium
Not sure which accessories you need to get for your aquarium air pump? Don't worry, we've got you covered in our guide to the five of the most common airline...
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How to Use Root Tabs to Fertilize Aquarium Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Use Root Tabs to Fertilize Aquarium Plants
Most aquatic plants can absorb nutrients from both the water and the ground, but some species prefer one method over the other. If your plant is a “root feeder” that...
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How to Make Gel Fish Food in 7 Minutes - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Make Gel Fish Food in 7 Minutes
Gel food for aquarium fish is a unique addition to the hobby that goldfish aficionados, catfish enthusiasts, and fish breeders have come to love. Find out how to make a...
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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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10+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Fish Keeper - Aquarium Co-Op
10+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Fish Keeper
It’s that time of year again! With festive decorations popping up everywhere, most of us start thinking about what to get our friends and family for the holidays. If you're obsessed...
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How to Pick the Best Planted Aquarium Light - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Pick the Best Planted Aquarium Light
One of the most common questions we get asked is “What light should I get for my planted aquarium?” The short answer is that it depends. To help you get...
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Sponge Filters: The Easiest Fish Tank Filter Ever - Aquarium Co-Op
Sponge Filters: The Easiest Fish Tank Filter Ever
Sponge filters are one of the most popular filters used in fish stores, fish rooms, and breeding tanks because they’re so reliable and easy to use. But beginners often have...
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How to Choose the Right Aquarium Heater - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Choose the Right Aquarium Heater
One of the most common questions we get is, “Does my aquarium need a heater?” Most freshwater pet fish are cold-blooded animals that prefer 78-80°F water temperatures to help regulate...
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Fish Tank Filters: Which One Should You Get? - Aquarium Co-Op
Fish Tank Filters: Which One Should You Get?
As one of the key components of an aquarium, filtration is responsible for moving and cleaning the tank water, making it safe for fish to live in. The three main...
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