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Nerite snails are among the best algae-eating invertebrates in the hobby. They clean glass, rocks and decor, they do not overbreed in fresh water, and they come in striking patterns like zebra, tiger...
The green spotted puffer (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis, formerly Tetraodon nigroviridis) is a bold, intelligent and endlessly entertaining fish. It is also one of the most commonly mis-sold fish in the...
Why is my fish lying on the bottom of the tank? Most of the time it is one of three things: poor water quality (ammonia, nitrite or a pH swing), water that is too cold for the species, or a swim...
The blood red fire shrimp (Lysmata debelius) is one of the most striking invertebrates in the saltwater hobby: deep crimson with bright white spots and long white antennae. They are shy, reef-safe in...
Freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) are among the most recognizable aquarium fish in the world. Tall, graceful and surprisingly intelligent, they are also cichlids, which means they have a...
If your shrimp died after a water change, the cause is almost always a sudden change in the water they live in: temperature, TDS (total dissolved solids), pH, or an unneutralized chemical such as...
Emerald crabs (Mithraculus sculptus) are small, green, hairy-bodied reef crabs best known for eating nuisance algae, including bubble algae and hair algae, but they are not guaranteed reef safe. Most...
Cherry shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater invertebrates, and for good reason. They are tiny, bright red, constantly busy, and they clean up algae and leftover food. They also breed readily...
The powder blue tang is one of the most striking fish in the saltwater hobby. It has a bright blue body, a yellow dorsal fin, and a black face with a white chin. It is also one of the most challenging...
Why is my fish lying on the bottom of the tank? Most of the time it is one of three things: poor water quality (ammonia, nitrite or a pH swing), water that is too cold for the species, or a swim...
If your fish tank water is cloudy, the cause is almost always one of four things: a bacterial bloom (milky white or grey haze), fine debris or substrate dust, a green algae bloom, or a spike in waste...
If your betta’s fins are clamped, the most likely causes are poor water quality (ammonia, nitrite or nitrate), water that is too cold, or stress. Clamped fins are a symptom, not a disease: your...
Discover the top 5 aquarium medications every fishkeeper should own—Melafix, Pimafix, Aquarium Salt, Ich Cure, and Kanaplex. Reviews, pros/cons, and buying guide inside. If you’ve kept fish long...
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