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Care Guide for Plecos – The Mighty Armored Catfish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Plecos – The Mighty Armored Catfish
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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5 Best Schooling Fish for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Schooling Fish for Beginners
There’s something so peaceful and awe-inspiring about seeing a large school of fish swimming back and forth in perfect harmony. If you’re looking for a beautiful schooling fish to get...
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How to Treat Livebearer Disease - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Treat Livebearer Disease
Livebearer disease is a catch-all term used to describe many disorders that commonly affect livebearers (or fish that bear live young). These different ailments can include the shimmies, wasting disease,...
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How to Treat Sick Aquarium Fish (Even If You’re Not Sure What’s Wrong) - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Treat Sick Aquarium Fish (Even If You’re Not Sure What’s Wrong)
Treating sick aquarium fish can be difficult, especially if you’re new to the hobby or have never seen this disease before. Based on years of experience helping customers at our...
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How to Make a Mini Outdoor Pond for Aquarium Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Make a Mini Outdoor Pond for Aquarium Fish
Have you ever thought of setting up a mini pond for aquarium fish during the summer season? It’s the perfect way to enjoy nature, breed fish and grow plants for...
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Top 10 Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 10 Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium
One of our most frequently asked questions is “What can I put in a 10-gallon aquarium?” When you’re surrounded by hundreds of freshwater fish at a fish store, the possibilities...
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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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How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank
Cloudy water can be very frustrating, since it prevents you from fully enjoying your beautiful fish tank. In this article, we explore the many reasons why your aquarium may look...
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How to Get Rid of Blue-Green Algae in Aquariums - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Get Rid of Blue-Green Algae in Aquariums
Do you have a mysterious, blue-green slime taking over your aquarium? Or is there a strange smell coming from your fish tank? You might be dealing with blue-green algae (or...
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The Fish Keeper’s Guide to pH, GH, and KH - Aquarium Co-Op
The Fish Keeper’s Guide to pH, GH, and KH
pH, GH, and KH are terms commonly used in water chemistry, but there is a lot of confusion surrounding them in the freshwater aquarium hobby. This practical guide for beginners...
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Quick Guide: How to Plant Live Aquarium Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
Quick Guide: How to Plant Live Aquarium Plants
Congrats on buying your new aquarium plant! This quick guide leads you step-by-step through the recommend ways for adding different types of live plants to your aquarium.
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How to Cure Fungus on Aquarium Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Cure Fungus on Aquarium Fish
If your fish has a white- or gray-colored growth on its mouth or body, it could have a fungal infection. Fungal outbreaks are often caused by stressful or poor water...
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