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Cherry Barb Care Guide: The Peaceful Barb That Works in Community Tanks
Read More →: Cherry Barb Care Guide: The Peaceful Barb That Works in Community TanksCherry barbs are one of the most peaceful and underrated community fish available. Mark Valderrama covers their care,…
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Pond vs Lake: What’s the Real Difference? (A Hobbyist’s Take)
Read More →: Pond vs Lake: What’s the Real Difference? (A Hobbyist’s Take)Scientifically, there’s no agreed-upon definition separating a pond from a lake. Here’s an honest breakdown of what the…
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Amano Shrimp Care Guide: The Best Algae Eater in the Hobby
Read More →: Amano Shrimp Care Guide: The Best Algae Eater in the HobbyAmano shrimp are the hardest-working algae eaters in freshwater — and Takashi Amano himself popularized them for that…
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Aquael Multikani 800 Review: A Comprehensive Look at a Versatile, Smaller-sized Canister Filter
Read More →: Aquael Multikani 800 Review: A Comprehensive Look at a Versatile, Smaller-sized Canister FilterFrom the Dutch Aquascape to the Dutch Reefing system to legendary manufacturers like Eheim, Europe has filled our…
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POND MAINTENANCE- THE MOST IMPORTANT POND TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Read More →: POND MAINTENANCE- THE MOST IMPORTANT POND TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOWLet’s be honest, backyard ponds look beautiful with all vegetation and aquatic life swirling in circles gracefully. But…
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How To Care For Oranda Goldfish – A Complete Guide
Read More →: How To Care For Oranda Goldfish – A Complete GuideOranda goldfish are one of the most distinctive fancy goldfish varieties you can keep. Mark shares care tips…
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How to Get Rid of Pond Scum: Root Causes and What Actually Works
Read More →: How to Get Rid of Pond Scum: Root Causes and What Actually WorksPond scum is almost always a nutrient problem — not a random occurrence. Mark explains the root causes…
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7 Best Pond Fish: My Picks and the Popular Choices I’d Actually Avoid
Read More →: 7 Best Pond Fish: My Picks and the Popular Choices I’d Actually AvoidPond fish selection is more than aesthetics — climate hardiness is the variable most people get wrong. Here…
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Shubunkin Goldfish: The Complete Care Guide to the Pond Keeper’s Favorite
Read More →: Shubunkin Goldfish: The Complete Care Guide to the Pond Keeper’s FavoriteShubunkin goldfish are one of the most beautiful and hardy pond fish you can keep. Mark shares 25+…
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18 Common Diseases Your Fish May Have (And How to Cure Them)
Read More →: 18 Common Diseases Your Fish May Have (And How to Cure Them)Fish diseases are treatable if you catch them early. Mark covers 18 common diseases from 25+ years of…
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Cloudy Fish Tank – 7 Common Reasons (and How To Fix It)
Read More →: Cloudy Fish Tank – 7 Common Reasons (and How To Fix It)Cloudy fish tank water has several causes — and treating the wrong one makes it worse. Mark explains…
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Marine Velvet – Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Guide
Read More →: Marine Velvet – Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention GuideMarine velvet can kill an entire saltwater tank in days. Mark shares what he’s learned from 25+ years…












