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How to Care for Hornwort in Aquariums and Ponds - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Care for Hornwort in Aquariums and Ponds
Hornwort is a popular aquatic plant for both fish tanks and outdoor ponds because of its fluffy-looking stems, extremely fast growth, and ability to consume excess nutrients from the water....
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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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How to Care for a Dwarf Aquarium Lily - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Care for a Dwarf Aquarium Lily
Wish you could put lily pads in your aquarium? Check out the dwarf aquarium lily or Nymphaea stellata. Compared to your typical green aquarium plant, the dwarf lily has unique,...
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Care Guide for Platy Fish – Feeding, Breeding, and Tank Mates - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Platy Fish – Feeding, Breeding, and Tank Mates
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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How to Breed Aquarium Fish for Profit - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Breed Aquarium Fish for Profit
Fish keeping can be an expensive hobby, so is it possible to breed aquarium fish at home and sell them for a profit? Learn about the best fish to breed, what...
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Anubias Rot: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions - Aquarium Co-Op
Anubias Rot: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Anubias rot is an uncommon disease that can affect anubias plants in the aquarium hobby. Unfortunately, there is very little information about how it starts and how to stop its...
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Care Guide for German Blue Rams – Housing, Breeding, and More - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for German Blue Rams – Housing, Breeding, and More
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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5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for a 20-Gallon Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for a 20-Gallon Aquarium
Getting a new 20-gallon aquarium is like starting with a fresh, blank canvas because there are so many possibilities for the decorations, live plants, and of course aquarium fish. If...
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How Often Do You Feed Fish (and How Much)? - Aquarium Co-Op
How Often Do You Feed Fish (and How Much)?
Aquarium fish always act hungry, so how do you know when to feed them?  Keep reading to learn all about how much and how often to feed fish, what to...
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Care Guide for Freshwater Angelfish – The Feisty Angel of the Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Freshwater Angelfish – The Feisty Angel of the Aquarium
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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New Fish Checklist: How to Set Up a Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
New Fish Checklist: How to Set Up a Fish Tank
If you’re starting a new aquarium, wouldn’t it be nice if an experienced aquarist could lead you step-by-step through the entire process? Follow along as we share our best practices...
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10 Best Algae Eaters for Freshwater Aquariums - Aquarium Co-Op
10 Best Algae Eaters for Freshwater Aquariums
If your aquarium is covered with unsightly algae, you need some hungry helpers to get the outbreak under control. In this top 10 list of amazing algae eaters, we’ve gathered...
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