Freshwater Aquarium

Here you’ll discover a collection of detailed articles about topics concerning freshwater aquariums in general.

Some hot sub-categories that you might want to check out are my fish setup ideas and Betta fish guides.

Browsing through this section is recommended for both beginner and advanced aquarists.

You can also take a look at the general fish keeping guides.

So let me show you how to set up or improve your freshwater tank at home!

Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya) Care Guide: Colorful Schooling Fish That Thrive in Planted Community Aquariums

February 8, 2026

Displaying the striking Odessa Barb in your planted aquascape is a visual win for any hobbyist, so here’s a guide...
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Gold Barb (Puntius semifasciolatus) Care Guide: Golden, Peaceful Schooling Fish for Beginners

February 8, 2026

Spend less for more with the vibrant and beautiful Gold Barb fish species – an affordable beginner-friendly pet with low-maintenance...
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Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius) Care Guide: Colorful, Hardy, Active Schooling Fish for Beginner Aquariums

February 8, 2026

A complete guide showing tips and aquarium-keeping secrets that beginners can use when keeping hardy, social, and active Rosy Barb...
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Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) Care Guide: A Peaceful Beginner-Friendly Red Schooling Fish for Planted Tanks

February 2, 2026

A detailed guide for beginner aquarists to start their first schooling fish species in a nano tank or community aquarium,...
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10 Types of Swordtails That Make Excellent Beginner Fish

December 4, 2025

A detailed list of colorful Swordtail fish morphs with picture references that can form a small to medium community setup...
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13 Types of Barbs That Are Perfect for Colorful Beginner Nano Tanks

December 1, 2025

The ultimate guide to keeping Barbs, a lively, colorful, and adaptable freshwater fish species ideal for small and medium-sized aquarium...
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12 Types of Mollies That Make Perfect Beginner Fish

November 30, 2025

A detailed guide on the best peaceful, adaptable livebearer fish species available in dozens of colors and fin shapes for...
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13 Types of Platies That Are Perfect for Beginner Aquarists

November 24, 2025

A detailed description and care guide for beginner-friendly platy variants to use as aquarium starters, including picture references for easy...
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Jarrarium Dry Start Method 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Carpet Plants Without Water

September 22, 2025

The Jarrarium dry start method creates lush, green carpet planted substrates in jars upcycled into aquariums. It’s an easy, creative,...
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Pacman Frog (Ceratophrys Ornata): Colorful, Voracious, and Stationary Pet Amphibian

August 24, 2025

Learn how to handle an exotic yet popular pet frog from the Ceratophrys family, the Pacman Frog! This guide includes...
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