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Controlling Your Tank’s Algae Growth: Tips and Tricks from our Experts

Algae growth is inevitable. As one of the biggest challenges for aquarists,  the trick is to keep it in check to ensure the health and safety of your fish tank. … Continue reading Controlling Your Tank’s Algae Growth: Tips and Tricks from our Experts →

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Grow Guppy Grow! Your guide to keeping these fun fish alive

When it comes to observing and participating in the guppy lifestyle, here’s a few things to know when maintaining your new fishy friend!

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Freshwater Bottom Feeders: The Last Line of Eaters

Often, the most effort and energy to feed is expended by the last line of eaters, the bottom feeders. Making sure they have enough nutrition to live a long and health-filled life is a key to long term aquatic success.
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Exploring the Depths: Our Top 5 Freshwater Monster Fish Species

Monster fish, also known as tankbusters, may be a term that you’ve heard or if you’re new to the aquatic hobby. In fact, monster fish are a distinct category of … Continue reading Exploring the Depths: Our Top 5 Freshwater Monster Fish Species →

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The Basics of Fish Care

Aquarium enthusiasts around the world agree that fish keeping is more than a hobby, it’s a connection to nature that quickly becomes a passion. With the ability to regularly interact … Continue reading The Basics of Fish Care →

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Tips for Fancy Goldfish

Goldfish get a bad rap. From the feeder fish in your local store to a prize at the local carnival, their reputation skimps on the fact that these beautiful fish … Continue reading Tips for Fancy Goldfish →

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Colorful Tropical Fish to Add To Your Community Tank

If you’re new to the wonders of the underwater world, here are a few of our favorite tropical fish that you should consider as a good match for a community tank.
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Your Water Quality Matters! Here’s Why:

Many aquatic enthusiasts lose sight of the fact that the water quality of your aquarium is of the utmost importance to the long-term health of your fish. Whether fresh or … Continue reading Your Water Quality Matters! Here’s Why: →

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Fish and the Five Senses: Why Food Flavor Matters

Fish want to enjoy what they eat just like us! They actually have many of the same senses that we have. Hikari USA explains this phenomenon.