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Everything you need to know about keeping a healthy freshwater tank!

The Remarkable Platy Fish: Care, Feeding, and More!

May 18, 2022 by Jason Roberts

Platy fish are one of the first fish that many lifelong aquarists start out with, including myself. They come in … Read more

Categories Freshwater

Black Neon Tetra: Care, Appearance, and More

May 9, 2022 by Jason Roberts

The black neon tetra is a small, beautiful fish that fish keepers of all experience levels should consider. These fish … Read more

Categories Freshwater

Scarlet Badis Care, Information, & Pictures

April 29, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Scarlet Badis (dario,Dario),Is,A,Tropical,Freshwater,Fish

In this guide we cover one of the most underrated freshwater aquarium fish – the Scarlet Badis – and teach you how to care for this species.

Categories Freshwater

The 12 Best Zebra Danio Tank Mates

April 23, 2022 by Jason Roberts
zebra danio

Zebra Danios are one of the easiest types of freshwater fish to find tankmates for. They’re like that one roommate … Read more

Categories Freshwater

The Complete Guide to Cherry Barbs: Tank Mates, Breeding, and More

April 20, 2022 by Jason Roberts
cherry barb

In this guide we cover 10 of the best Cherry Barb tank mates and how to keep them together peacefully.

Categories Freshwater

20 Best Algae Eater Fish for Your Freshwater Aquarium: The Complete Species Guide

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 by Jason Roberts
algae eater

Algae eater fish are always popular because nobody likes an aquarium covered in algae. Unfortunately, algae can be very tough … Read more

Categories Freshwater

Flowerhorn Fish Keeping: The Ultimate Care, Diet, & Breeding Guide

April 15, 2022 by Jason Roberts
flowerhorn fish

Flowerhorn fish are the ultimate “pet” fish due to their extremely interactive nature. They have been specifically bred to respond … Read more

Categories Freshwater

Male vs Female Betta Fish: Appearance & Behavior Differences

April 15, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Male and Female betta fish

This guide looks at the main similarities and differences between male vs female betta fish, along with helpful information about keeping them together.

Categories Freshwater

X-Ray Fish (Pristella Tetra) Species Profile, Care, and Breeding

April 15, 2022 by Jason Roberts

X-ray fish are some of the more unique types of tetra fish out there. While there are thousands of species, … Read more

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