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Aquarium KH Explained: What I’ve Learned Managing It in Reef and Freshwater Tanks
Read More →: Aquarium KH Explained: What I’ve Learned Managing It in Reef and Freshwater TanksKH is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — water parameters. After 25 years managing…
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The 21 Types of Butterfly Fish: My Honest Guide After Keeping Them
Read More →: The 21 Types of Butterfly Fish: My Honest Guide After Keeping ThemButterflyfish are stunning — but they’re also one of the trickier groups to keep. After keeping Raccoon and…
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Can You Eat Goldfish? (Yes You Can And Here’s How)
Read More →: Can You Eat Goldfish? (Yes You Can And Here’s How)Can You Eat Goldfish? The quick answer is yes, you can. However, eating your pet goldfish might sound…
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Keyhole Cichlid Care Guide: The Most Underrated Dwarf Cichlid in the Hobby
Read More →: Keyhole Cichlid Care Guide: The Most Underrated Dwarf Cichlid in the HobbyThe Keyhole Cichlid is arguably the most overlooked dwarf cichlid in freshwater — hardier than a ram, more…
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25+ Fish With Black Stripes: My Picks From Years at the Fish Store
Read More →: 25+ Fish With Black Stripes: My Picks From Years at the Fish StoreI’ve kept angelfish, danios, and black neons — here are my picks for the best fish with black…
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Ich on Betta Fish: My Go-To Treatment and Prevention Tips
Read More →: Ich on Betta Fish: My Go-To Treatment and Prevention TipsI’ve dealt with ich on bettas both personally and at the fish store. Here’s the treatment that works…
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Veiltail Betta Fish Care Guide: What I’ve Learned Keeping the Most Common Betta
Read More →: Veiltail Betta Fish Care Guide: What I’ve Learned Keeping the Most Common BettaVeiltails are the most common betta in stores, but they’re not as hardy as plakat. Here’s what I’ve…
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Albino Bristlenose Pleco Care Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Read More →: Albino Bristlenose Pleco Care Guide: What You Need to Know Before You BuyAlbino bristlenose plecos are one of the best algae eaters you can get — but they need driftwood,…
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15+ Tall Aquarium Plants: My Favorites and What to Know Before You Plant
Read More →: 15+ Tall Aquarium Plants: My Favorites and What to Know Before You PlantVallisneria is my go-to tall background plant — and Water Sprite is a close second. Here are my…
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15+ Types of Blennies: My Favorites and What to Know Before You Buy
Read More →: 15+ Types of Blennies: My Favorites and What to Know Before You BuyThe tailspot blenny is my personal favorite — and one of the best reef fish you can add.…
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Iridescent Shark: An Honest Care Guide (And Why Most Aquarists Shouldn’t Buy One)
Read More →: Iridescent Shark: An Honest Care Guide (And Why Most Aquarists Shouldn’t Buy One)I’ve never kept an iridescent shark — and that’s intentional. They grow to 4 feet and need 300+…
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Pet Seahorse Care Guide: What I’ve Learned From Keeping Them at the Fish Store
Read More →: Pet Seahorse Care Guide: What I’ve Learned From Keeping Them at the Fish StoreSeahorses aren’t beginner fish and they aren’t community reef fish. Captive-bred only, species-only tank, specific feeding — here’s…
