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How to Care for Aquarium Fish While on Vacation - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Care for Aquarium Fish While on Vacation
When going on vacation, it can be stressful trying to arrange care for your aquarium fish. Try one of these four methods to ensure your fish stay happy and healthy...
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Top 5 Oddball Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Oddball Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium
Oddball fish tend to have unusual appearances, rarer availability, or more difficult care requirements. If you’re up for the challenge but have limited space, check out our 5 favorite oddball...
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5 Best Aquarium Plants for High Tech Planted Tanks with CO2 - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Aquarium Plants for High Tech Planted Tanks with CO2
Want to get started with a high tech planted tank? Learn about our favorite live plants that do best in environments with bright lighting, CO2 gas injection, and regular fertilizer dosing.
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Care Guide for Hillstream Loaches – The Oddball Algae Eater - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Hillstream Loaches – The Oddball Algae Eater
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 Customize Your Aquarium Filter with Filter Media - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Customize Your Aquarium Filter with Filter Media
Most filters can be modified by changing the types of mechanical, biological, and chemical filter media used inside. Let’s talk about the different kinds, the functions they serve, and which...
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How to Culture Microworms for Fish Fry - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Culture Microworms for Fish Fry
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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Top 5 Ways to Clean Algae from Your Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Ways to Clean Algae from Your Fish Tank
While algae is a natural part of the aquarium ecosystem, most people see it as an unwelcome guest because it obstructs the view and can hinder plant growth. Let’s talk...
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How to Get Rid of Hydra in Your Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Get Rid of Hydra in Your Aquarium
Have you spotted a miniature tentacle monster in your freshwater aquarium? Not to worry – it’s a fascinating freshwater organism called hydra that is relatively easy to deal with. Find...
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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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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 Make Your Betta Fish Happy with 5 Enrichment Ideas - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Make Your Betta Fish Happy with 5 Enrichment Ideas
Betta fish are amazing creatures that often lead very sedentary lives. Let’s discuss 5 creative enrichment ideas to mentally and physically stimulate your betta fish and give it the best...
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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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