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Duckweed: Friend or Foe for Freshwater Aquariums?
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Duckweed Duckweed is one of the most talked-about plants in the aquarium hobby. Some fishkeepers love it. Others avoid it at all costs. This tiny floating plant can transform the look and balance of your tank–sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. When managed properly, duckweed helps keep water clean, reduces…
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How to Make Red Root Floater Thrive in Your Planted Tank
Comprehensive Guide to Red Root Floater Care Floating plants are one of the great wonders of planted freshwater aquariums. With that being said, advanced hobbyists and local fish shops will tell you they are not all the same in terms of benefits and beauty. The red root floater stands out as one of the most…
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Ember Tetra Care Guide
Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) Ember tetras are one of the most vibrant and popular freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby, renowned for their fiery orange-red coloration that resembles glowing embers–hence their name. Thousands of aquarists have been introduced to the hobby through caring for ember or other beginner tetras. Native to the clear, slow-moving waters…
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Black Tetra Care Guide
Black Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) The black tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), also known as the black skirt tetra, are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their peaceful schooling behavior and striking black and silver coloration. These are a great fish for beginners, as black tetra care is known to be easy due to their hardy and…
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Bronze Corydoras Care Guide
Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) The bronze corydoras are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their bottom-dwelling scavenging capabilities and peaceful schooling behavior. These are a great fish for beginners, as bronze corydoras care is known to be easy due to their hardy nature. It’s important to introduce bronze corydoras into an aquarium that is…
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Congo Tetra Care Guide
Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) The Congo tetra are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their vibrant colors, iridescent fins, and peaceful schooling behavior. These are a great fish for beginners to intermediate aquarists, as Congo tetra care is known to be easy to moderate due to their active nature and need for ample swimming…
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Pygmy Corydoras Care Guide
Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) Pygmy corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) are tiny, peaceful freshwater catfish that make fantastic additions to community aquariums. Unlike many other corydoras species that stay near the bottom of the tank, pygmy corys are known for mid-water schooling, which adds lively activity and personality to an aquarium. They are suitable for beginners and…
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Otocinclus Care Guide
Otocinclus (Otocinclus arnoldi) The otocinclus catfish are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their algae eating capabilities and peaceful schooling behavior. These are not a fish for beginners, otocinclus care is known to be moderately difficult due to their sensitive nature. It’s important to only introduce otocinclus into an aquarium that is well established…
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Clown Killifish Care Guide
Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) Clown killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) are small, colorful fish that can make an interesting addition to your freshwater aquarium. While they are not the most common species within the hobby, these fish are becoming more and more popular. Clown killifish care requirements are not too difficult, and when provided with a proper…
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Neon Tetra Care Guide
Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) If you’ve spent any time at all in the freshwater aquarium hobby, then you’re sure to have encountered the wildly popular neon tetra. Neon tetra are a small schooling fish that can be distinguished by their bright, “neon”, red and blue coloration. Neon tetra care requirements are relatively easy and straightforward,…
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