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Top 5 Oddball Fish for a 20-Gallon Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Oddball Fish for a 20-Gallon Aquarium
Looking for a fish that is strange looking, has unique behaviors, or is rare in the hobby? Learn about 5 of the coolest oddballs you can keep in a 20-gallon...
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Care Guide for Dwarf Gouramis — Feisty Relative of Betta Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Dwarf Gouramis — Feisty Relative of Betta Fish
Looking for an eye-catching fish that isn’t a betta? The dwarf gourami is a great alternative because of its vibrant colors, bold personality, and hardiness.
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Top 5 Tiny Foods to Feed Baby Fish for Healthy Growth - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Tiny Foods to Feed Baby Fish for Healthy Growth
Breeding fish is so fun and rewarding, but it can be hard to raise the babies without the right diet. Learn about 5 tiny foods to feed to even the...
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Top 5 Freshwater Sharks for Aquariums (and How Big They Really Get) - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 5 Freshwater Sharks for Aquariums (and How Big They Really Get)
Beginners often buy freshwater “sharks” because of their cool appearance but aren’t aware of how big they get. Learn about their care requirements and see if they’re the right fish...
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Care Guide for Boesemani Rainbowfish — Tank Setup, Breeding, and More - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Boesemani Rainbowfish — Tank Setup, Breeding, and More
One of the most striking and recognizable rainbowfish is the blue and orange Boesemani rainbow. Find out what it takes to care for this stunning species.
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Top 10 Energetic Barbs to Amp Up Your Next Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 10 Energetic Barbs to Amp Up Your Next Freshwater Aquarium
Barbs have the reputation for being fun, fast, but a bit feisty and prone to fin nipping. Find out which barbs on our top 10 list are naughty versus nice.
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How to Set Up an Aquarium CO2 System the Easy Way - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Set Up an Aquarium CO2 System the Easy Way
Starting a high tech planted tank can be a little intimidating, so follow our step-by-step beginner’s guide to set up your first pressurized CO2 system.
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Care Guide for Oscar Fish – The South American “Water Dog” - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Oscar Fish – The South American “Water Dog”
Oscar fish are very popular because of their beautiful colors and unique personality, but they can get quite large. Find out if this incredible “wet pet” is right for you.
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How (and How Often) to Test Aquarium Water for Healthy Fish and Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
How (and How Often) to Test Aquarium Water for Healthy Fish and Plants
Regular water testing is vital for monitoring the health of your aquarium fish and plants, so let’s talk about which tests you need and when to use them.
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Top 10 Midwater Schooling Fish for Your Next Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Top 10 Midwater Schooling Fish for Your Next Aquarium
The key to a well-designed aquarium includes picking fish that swim in the top, middle, and bottom layers of the tank. In this article, learn about our top 10 schooling...
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Care Guide for Black Neon Tetras — Our Fav Underrated Schooling Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Black Neon Tetras — Our Fav Underrated Schooling Fish
One of the unsung heroes of the freshwater aquarium hobby is the humble black neon tetra. Learn why this schooling fish is perfect for anyone starting a new tank.
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Care Guide for Bucephalandra — A Colorful Alternative to Anubias - Aquarium Co-Op
Care Guide for Bucephalandra — A Colorful Alternative to Anubias
Bucephalandra are beautiful plants from Borneo that have an iridescent sheen to their leaves. Learn about their easy care requirements and how to keep them algae-free.
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