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How to Fight 6 Types of Algae in Your Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Fight 6 Types of Algae in Your Fish Tank
Do you dream of having a beautiful aquarium but end up constantly fighting to keep algae at bay? In this article, we discuss the root causes of algae, the most...
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Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Your Aquarium Plants Are Dying - Aquarium Co-Op
Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Your Aquarium Plants Are Dying
Do you have the perfect planted aquarium setup, but your plants are still dying one by one? Even if you’re regularly dosing fertilizers, your plants might still be missing key...
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5 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish
Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, but did you know you can add tank mates to their aquarium? Depending on your betta’s personality and the size of the...
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Care Guide for Betta Fish – The Best Beginner Pet Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Betta Fish – The Best Beginner Pet Fish
Betta fish are a long-time favorite pet for both beginner and veteran fish keepers because of their colorful finnage and spirited personalities. This care guide covers the key points you...
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Overview of Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp – Popular Species, Tank Requirements, Feeding, and More - Aquarium Co-Op
Overview of Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp – Popular Species, Tank Requirements, Feeding, and More
Dwarf shrimp have become overwhelmingly popular in the freshwater aquarium hobby because of their vibrant colors and unusual patterns. Guest author Chris Lukhaup (also known as The Shrimp King) shares...
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How to Upgrade an Aquarium Filter (and Save Money!) - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Upgrade an Aquarium Filter (and Save Money!)
Aquarium filters often come with disposable cartridges that must be replaced every month, but did you know you can replace them with reusable filter media that lasts for the lifetime...
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How to Pick the Best Substrate for a Planted Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Pick the Best Substrate for a Planted Aquarium
Planted tank substrate is the “soil” at the bottom of the aquarium that many live plants need in order to grow roots and absorb nutrients. But with so many options...
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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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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 Set Up an Easy Planted Tank for African Cichlids - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Set Up an Easy Planted Tank for African Cichlids
It’s a popular belief that African cichlids and live aquariums plants can never go together. But with the right stocking choices, plants can be an excellent means of blocking aggressive...
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Care Guide for Kuhli Loaches – The Coolest Oddball Fish for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Kuhli Loaches – The Coolest Oddball Fish for Beginners
Kuhli loaches will either fascinate or freak you out because they look like a wriggly mass of miniature snakes hiding in your aquarium. In this care guide, we answer some...
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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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