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      • Nitrate in Freshwater Aquarium
      • Nitrate in Saltwater Aquarium
      • Cloudy Water
      • Green Water
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      • Gear Overviews
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      • LED Aquarium Lighting
        • For Coral Growth
        • For Plant Growth
        • For a Refugium
      • Aquarium Filter
        • Canister
        • For Turtle Tank
        • The Quietest
        • Floss
      • Aquarium Heater
      • Substrate for Planted Tanks
      • Aquarium Plant Fertilizer
      • Aquarium Powerhead
      • Aquarium CO2 Regulator
      • Aquarium UV Sterilizer
      • Aquarium RO DI System
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      • Freshwater Fish Guides
      • Best for Beginners
      • Most Colorful Species
      • Species For a Small 5-Gallon Tank
      • Betta Fish
      • Goldfish
      • Freshwater Shrimp
      • Angel Fish
      • Discus Fish
      • Oscar Fish
      • Cory Catfish
      • Cichlids
      • Rainbowfish
      • Freshwater Snails
      • Freshwater Turtles
      • Plecos
      • Pet Sharks
      • Pet Eels
      • Smallest Species
      • Easiest Species To Take Care of
      • Community Species
      • Cold Water Species
      • Species That Eat Snails
      • Hair Algae Eaters
      • Coolest Species
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      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
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    • White Spots
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    • Treating Saltwater Ich
    • Nitrate Poisoning
    • Swimming Upside-Down
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    • Amphibians
    • Angel Fish
    • Betta Fish
    • Cichlids
    • Cory Catfish
    • Discus Fish
    • Freshwater Shrimp
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    • Freshwater Turtles
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Fish Ideas for a Freshwater Aquarium

This category is dedicated to giving you ideas about freshwater fish, sorted in comprehensive lists by type. Here is the ideal place to dig up for inspiration about different tank setups and fish combinations. Learn what fish species go together nicely without compromising your vision of your new aquarium.

The Coolest & Most Exotic Freshwater Aquarium Fish


From the very start, as a beginner in fishkeeping, I’ve always had my eyes wide open for new compelling swimming pet buddies.

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14 Small & Big Freshwater Pet Sharks for a Home Aquarium

Iridescent Shark.

Ever since “Jaws” came out we’ve all had great respect for the shark, though most of us got familiar with this creature solely from the TV screen.

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20 Hair Algae Eaters for a SPOTLESS Aquarium

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Algae come in many varieties and forms and more often than not, they are uninvited intruders rather than beautiful aquascape additions.

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13 Freshwater Aquarium Eels That Can be Kept as Pets

Spiny Eel.


Keeping eels at home is not for everyone, but I think we can all agree that it can be spectacular to own one. In this post I will share an introduction to the top pet eels along with a detailed care guide!

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