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Month: October 2020

Why Is My Goldfish Turning Black? Causes & Solutions

May 24, 2021October 8, 2020 by Jason Roberts
shubunkinv goldfish

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.

Categories Goldfish

10 Best Fish for a 5 Gallon Tank (Stocking Guide + Pictures)

May 24, 2021October 7, 2020 by Jason Roberts

In this guide we cover 10 of the best fish for 5 gallon tanks and tips for keeping a nano aquarium healthy.

Categories Freshwater

11 Large Freshwater Aquarium Fish (Species Guide)

May 24, 2021October 6, 2020 by Jason Roberts
large freshwater aquarium fish

In this guide we share 11 of our favorite large freshwater aquarium fish for aquarists who are looking for something super-sized.

Categories Freshwater

Can An Aquarium Have Too Many Plants?

May 24, 2021October 3, 2020 by Jason Roberts
freshwater fish tank with aquarium plants

Generally, plants are seen as beneficial to most aquariums…but can an aquarium have too many plants. Read this article to find out!

Categories Aquarium Plants

10 Compatible Clown Loach Tank Mates

May 24, 2021October 3, 2020 by Jason Roberts
Chromobotia macracanthus - clown loach

In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite clown loach tank mates and share how to keep them together peacefully.

Categories Freshwater

10 Compatible Firemouth Cichlid Tank Mates

May 24, 2021October 3, 2020 by Jason Roberts
firemouth cichlid

In this guide we cover 10 of our favorite Firemouth cichlid tank mates and teach you how to keep them together peacefully.

Categories Freshwater

Datnoid Care: Feeding, Tank Mates, Setup, & More

May 24, 2021October 2, 2020 by Jason Roberts
Datnioides microlepis

In this guide we cover everything you need to know about keeping the unique Datnoid.

Categories Freshwater

Moneywort Plant Care in Aquariums: Everything You Should Know

May 24, 2021October 1, 2020 by Jason Roberts
lysimachia nummularia moneywort

In this guide we cover everything you need to know about keeping Moneywort (lysimachia nummularia) in home aquariums.

Categories Aquarium Plants
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