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Choosing fish is an exciting part of setting up your outdoor pond – but should you consider guppies when choosing species?
Do goldfish need a heater to thrive in home aquarium or outdoor ponds? Check out our guide to find out everything you should know.
Goldfish are a common choice among new fishkeepers, so naturally a common question is – do goldfish need a filter?
Bettas are generally an easy species to care for, but do they need a heater? Read this guide to find out everything you should know.
New fish keeping often want to know – do fish recognize their owners? This guide covers everything you should know!
In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite turtle safe plants and explain how to keep them in a turtle tank.
Looking to stock a 10 gallon aquarium? This guide cover our all time favorite fish for 10 gallon tanks.
Is your Betta fish laying on its side? This guide dives into the reasons why Bettas do this and how to fix it.
In this guide we cover 10 of the best Cherry Barb tank mates and how to keep them together peacefully.
In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite black aquarium fish and how to keep them at home.
In this guide we discuss a few of the most common causes of goldfish turning black and how you can fix it in your aquarium.
In this guide we cover 10 of the best fish for 5 gallon tanks and tips for keeping a nano aquarium healthy.
In this guide we share 11 of our favorite large freshwater aquarium fish for aquarists who are looking for something super-sized.
Generally, plants are seen as beneficial to most aquariums…but can an aquarium have too many plants. Read this article to find out!
In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite clown loach tank mates and share how to keep them together peacefully.
In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite Firemouth cichlid tank mates and teach you how to keep them together peacefully.
In this guide we cover everything you need to know about keeping the unique Datnoid.
In this guide we cover everything you need to know about keeping Moneywort (lysimachia nummularia) in home aquariums.
