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Top 10 Saltwater Puffer Fish: My Picks and What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Read More →: Top 10 Saltwater Puffer Fish: My Picks and What You Need to Know Before You BuyI’ve kept porcupine and dog face puffers — they’re some of the most personable fish in the hobby.…
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10 Types of Fish Tanks: How to Choose the Right Setup for Your Budget
Read More →: 10 Types of Fish Tanks: How to Choose the Right Setup for Your BudgetI’ve run a 125g reef, a 65g community tank, and plenty more. Here’s how I’d choose a tank…
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How Big Do Betta Fish Get? Size, Growth, and What Actually Makes a Difference
Read More →: How Big Do Betta Fish Get? Size, Growth, and What Actually Makes a DifferenceAfter 25 years keeping and selling bettas, here’s what actually determines their size — from the average 2.5–3”…
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Betta Fish Water Guide: What I Use After 25 Years and How to Treat It Right
Read More →: Betta Fish Water Guide: What I Use After 25 Years and How to Treat It RightAfter 25 years keeping bettas, I use RO water with remineralization. Here’s my honest take on every water…
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How To Acclimate Betta Fish: My Preferred Method and the Mistakes to Avoid
Read More →: How To Acclimate Betta Fish: My Preferred Method and the Mistakes to AvoidAfter 25 years in the hobby, the drip method is my go-to for acclimating bettas. Here’s how both…
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Betta Fish Toys and Enrichment: What Actually Works (And the Mistake Most Owners Make)
Read More →: Betta Fish Toys and Enrichment: What Actually Works (And the Mistake Most Owners Make)After 25 years in the hobby, the Zoo Med Floating Log is my top pick — but the…
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Do Betta Fish Need a Filter? My Honest Answer and What I Actually Use
Read More →: Do Betta Fish Need a Filter? My Honest Answer and What I Actually UseAfter 25 years in the hobby, my honest take: bettas don’t need a filter if conditions are right…
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Is My Betta Fish Dying? 5 Signs to Watch For (And What to Do)
Read More →: Is My Betta Fish Dying? 5 Signs to Watch For (And What to Do)After 25 years in the hobby, the first warning sign I always look for is a betta that…
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Aquarium Moss Guide: 15 Types, My Favorites, and How to Make Them Thrive
Read More →: Aquarium Moss Guide: 15 Types, My Favorites, and How to Make Them ThriveAfter 25 years in the hobby, Christmas Moss is my personal favorite — but most people treat aquarium…
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Small Freshwater Fish – 21 Popular Types
Read More →: Small Freshwater Fish – 21 Popular TypesSmall places are cozy and inviting. But decorating small places while keeping things minimal is a challenge in…
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Crystal Red Shrimp Care Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Read More →: Crystal Red Shrimp Care Guide: What You Need to Know Before You BuyCrystal Red Shrimp are stunning but demanding. Learn the exact water parameters, tank setup, and care tips you…
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Betta Fish Tumors: Causes, Symptoms, and What You Can Actually Do
Read More →: Betta Fish Tumors: Causes, Symptoms, and What You Can Actually DoBetta fish tumors are rare in standard varieties but do happen. Learn what causes them, how to spot…
