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The 5 Best Betta Fish Foods You Need to Try - Aquarium Co-Op
The 5 Best Betta Fish Foods You Need to Try
Not all betta fish are created equal. Some have bottomless stomachs, and others are picky eaters who refuse to eat anything. If you want to add more variety to your...
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How to Treat Ich or White Spot Disease on Freshwater Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Treat Ich or White Spot Disease on Freshwater Fish
Ich is one of the most common diseases that your aquarium fish can encounter. Also known as freshwater ick or white spot disease, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is an external parasite that feeds...
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Echinodorus Vesuvius – An Oddball Sword Plant with a Twist - Aquarium Co-Op
Echinodorus Vesuvius – An Oddball Sword Plant with a Twist
Have you ever heard of the narrow-leafed sword plant that grows in a spiral? Meet the Vesuvius sword plant – also known as Echinodorus ‘Vesuvius.’ This unusual species is still relatively new to the aquarium...
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Sponge Filters: The Easiest Fish Tank Filter Ever - Aquarium Co-Op
Sponge Filters: The Easiest Fish Tank Filter Ever
Sponge filters are one of the most popular filters used in fish stores, fish rooms, and breeding tanks because they’re so reliable and easy to use. But beginners often have...
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10 Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
10 Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
If you’re getting into freshwater aquariums for the first time, it can be intimidating to know which fish to pick. Ideally, you want something hardy, budget-friendly, and colorful with an...
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How to Get Started with Aquarium Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Get Started with Aquarium Plants
Aquarium plants are an amazing addition to nearly any fish tank. Not only are they beautiful and natural-looking, but they also help greatly with biological filtration and create a comfortable...
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How to Choose the Right Aquarium Heater - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Choose the Right Aquarium Heater
One of the most common questions we get is, “Does my aquarium need a heater?” Most freshwater pet fish are cold-blooded animals that prefer 78-80°F water temperatures to help regulate...
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Aquarium Salt: When and How to Use It Properly - Aquarium Co-Op
Aquarium Salt: When and How to Use It Properly
Should aquarium salt be used in freshwater tanks? Some people recommend dosing it all the time to provide fish with essential electrolytes while others say it’s mostly used for treating...
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Care Guide for Cory Catfish – The Perfect Community Bottom Dweller - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Cory Catfish – The Perfect Community Bottom Dweller
Looking for a peaceful beginner fish with tons of personality? Look no further! The cory catfish, or Corydoras catfish, is one of the most popular community fish because they’re so...
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How to Set up a Beautiful Betta Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Set up a Beautiful Betta Fish Tank
Betta splendens is one of the most stunning, beginner-friendly fish out there, so of course he needs to have a beautiful aquarium to match. Check out our recommended shopping list...
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Air Stones: The Secret Weapon Every Aquarium Needs - Aquarium Co-Op
Air Stones: The Secret Weapon Every Aquarium Needs
Having enough oxygen in your aquarium is one of those things people often take for granted, but it’s so vital to your fish’s health. How can you make sure they're...
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Banana Plant – An Unusual Aquarium Plant for Beginners - Aquarium Co-Op
Banana Plant – An Unusual Aquarium Plant for Beginners
Have you ever seen this bizarre plant at your local pet store that looks like it’s growing a bunch of baby bananas? Say hello to the aquatic banana plant, also...
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