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What is PAR? Lighting & Brightness Explained for Planted Tanks - Aquarium Co-Op
What is PAR? Lighting & Brightness Explained for Planted Tanks
PAR is the amount of light that is available for plants to grow. Learn how much PAR your plants need and how to choose the right light for your aquarium.
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Care Guide for Medaka Rice Fish — Best Cool Water Fish for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Medaka Rice Fish — Best Cool Water Fish for Beginners
Learn how to care for the Medaka or Japanese rice fish — a popular aquarium and pond fish because of their incredible hardiness and ease of breeding.
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5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for Small Aquariums - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for Small Aquariums
5- to 20-gallon tanks are very popular because of their small size and cheaper cost. Try these 5 fish stocking ideas to inspire your next nano aquarium.
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Care Guide for Assassin Snails — Natural Way to Get Rid of Pest Snails - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Assassin Snails — Natural Way to Get Rid of Pest Snails
Assassin snails are excellent clean-up crew members for getting rid of excess fish food and pest snails. Learn how to care for them and breed them for profit.
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What are the Different Types of Betta Fish? - Aquarium Co-Op
What are the Different Types of Betta Fish?
When shopping for your first betta fish, there are a ton of options to choose from. Check out the most popular varieties to see which are your favorites.
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Why Do Aquarium Plants Melt? 7 Reasons for Dying, Melting Leaves - Aquarium Co-Op
Why Do Aquarium Plants Melt? 7 Reasons for Dying, Melting Leaves
Why is my aquarium plant melting or losing leaves? Learn about the common reasons why your plant looks like it's dying and how to give it a boost.
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Top 5 Aquarium Fish with Crazy Good Value for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Aquarium Fish with Crazy Good Value for Beginners
Looking for a hardy aquarium fish on a limited budget? Try out these top 5 species that are peaceful, easy to care for, and won’t break the bank.
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Care Guide for Habrosus Corydoras — The Largest Dwarf Cory Catfish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Habrosus Corydoras — The Largest Dwarf Cory Catfish
Corydoras habrosus (or salt and pepper cory catfish) is the perfect bottom dweller for nano tanks. Learn how to care for and breed this adorable species.
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Top 5 Underrated Aquarium Fish for Your Next Community Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Underrated Aquarium Fish for Your Next Community Tank
With so many species available in the fish store, many are often overlooked by hobbyists. Consider our top 5 underappreciated fish to try in your next aquarium.
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Everything You Need to Know About Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
Everything You Need to Know About Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants
Curious how tissue culture plants are made? Learn about the process and see if tissue culture or traditional potted plants are best for your aquarium.
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Care Guide for Red and Black Phantom Tetras — Housing, Food, & More - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Red and Black Phantom Tetras — Housing, Food, & More
Looking for your next schooling fish? Learn about these two beautiful tetras, known for their striking appearance, lively personalities, and ease of care.
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How to Treat Hole-in-the-Head Disease in Aquarium Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Treat Hole-in-the-Head Disease in Aquarium Fish
If your fish has pits or lesions around its head or lateral line, it may have hole-in-the-head (HITH) disease. Find out the causes and treatments for this symptom.
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