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How Long Can Fish Live in a Bag? (The Honest Answer)
Read More →: How Long Can Fish Live in a Bag? (The Honest Answer)After transporting hundreds of fish from stores, breeders, and tradeshows, I know how critical the bagging process is.…
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15 Best Fish for Planted Aquariums (From 25 Years of Planted Tanks)
Read More →: 15 Best Fish for Planted Aquariums (From 25 Years of Planted Tanks)After 25+ years running planted tanks, I know which fish coexist with live plants and which ones will…
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Black Neon Tetra: Complete Care Guide (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)
Read More →: Black Neon Tetra: Complete Care Guide (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)Black neon tetras are one of my go-to recommendations for community planted tanks — hardier than regular neons…
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Cardinal Tetra: Complete Care Guide (vs. Neon Tetra Explained)
Read More →: Cardinal Tetra: Complete Care Guide (vs. Neon Tetra Explained)Cardinal tetras are one of my top picks for a showpiece schooling fish — more striking than neons,…
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Cherry Shrimp Tank Mates: My 12 Best Picks (And 5 to Skip)
Read More →: Cherry Shrimp Tank Mates: My 12 Best Picks (And 5 to Skip)After 25 years keeping aquariums, I’ve learned the hard way which fish will leave your cherry shrimp alone…
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Siamese Algae Eater: Complete Care Guide (True vs. False SAE Explained)
Read More →: Siamese Algae Eater: Complete Care Guide (True vs. False SAE Explained)After 25+ years fighting black brush algae, the Siamese algae eater is still my top recommendation — but…
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Dwarf Gourami Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Read More →: Dwarf Gourami Care Guide: Everything You Need to KnowDwarf gouramis are stunning but come with a serious disease risk most beginners don’t know about. After 25+…
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Fin Rot: How to Spot It, Treat It, and Stop It From Coming Back
Read More →: Fin Rot: How to Spot It, Treat It, and Stop It From Coming BackIn 25 years of keeping aquariums, I’ve dealt with fin rot more times than I can count. Here’s…
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Betta Fish Tank Size – Everything You Need to Know
Read More →: Betta Fish Tank Size – Everything You Need to KnowThe “5 gallon minimum” for bettas is just the floor — not the ideal. After keeping bettas for…
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Bristlenose Pleco: Complete Care Guide (Why I Recommend It Over Other Plecos)
Read More →: Bristlenose Pleco: Complete Care Guide (Why I Recommend It Over Other Plecos)If I had to pick one algae eater for almost any freshwater tank, it’d be the bristlenose pleco.…
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Otocinclus Catfish Care: Complete Guide (And Why Timing Your Purchase Matters)
Read More →: Otocinclus Catfish Care: Complete Guide (And Why Timing Your Purchase Matters)Otocinclus are one of my favorite algae grazers for planted tanks — but timing your purchase matters. Here’s…
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Types of Platy Fish: 15 Varieties Worth Knowing (With Pictures)
Read More →: Types of Platy Fish: 15 Varieties Worth Knowing (With Pictures)Platies are one of my go-to recommendations for beginner freshwater tanks — hardy, colorful, and peaceful. Here’s a…
