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    • Setup Overviews
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      • Water Quality Guides
      • Aquarium Bacteria Starter
      • Nitrate in Freshwater Aquarium
      • Nitrate in Saltwater Aquarium
      • Cloudy Water
      • Green Water
    • Gear Help
      • Gear Overviews
      • Aquarium Tanks
      • 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
  • Freshwater Aquarium
    • Freshwater Care Overviews
    • Freshwater Fish Ideas
      • 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 Eels
      • Pet Sharks
      • Smallest Species
      • Easiest Species To Take Care of
      • Community Species
      • Cold Water Species
      • Species That Eat Snails
      • Hair Algae Eaters
      • Coolest Species
  • Saltwater Aquarium
    • Saltwater Care Overviews
    • Saltwater Fish Ideas
      • Saltwater Fish Guides
      • Reef Safe Species
      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
  • Fish Health
    • Fish Diseases
    • White Spots
    • Treating Freshwater Ich
    • Treating Saltwater Ich
    • Nitrate Poisoning
    • Swimming Upside-Down
  • Aquatic Profiles
    • Angel Fish
    • Betta Fish
    • Cichlids
    • Cory Catfish
    • Discus Fish
    • Freshwater Shrimp
    • Freshwater Snails
    • Freshwater Turtles
    • Goldfish
    • Guppies
    • Oscar Fish
    • Plecos
    • Rainbowfish
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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!

Betta Halfmoon (Betta splendens): The Dazzling Star of Freshwater Aquariums

Come checkout the world of Betta Halfmoons, known for their dramatic tail spread, stunning colors, and bold personality. We will share care tips, feeding habits, tank setup ideas, and much more.

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Rosetail Betta Fish (Betta splendens): The Flamboyant Flow of Aquarium Royalty

Learn how to care for the sensitive Rosetail Betta fish in a home aquarium, including everything from feeding to breeding tips. As a bonus this guide will also detail tips for distinguishing between betta tail fin types.

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Feathertail Betta Fish (Betta splendens): A Dramatic Display of Elegance

The Feathertail Betta species is an offshoot of the more popular Rosetail and Halfmoon variants. Come learn the distinctive features that set it apart and how to take care of this ornamental aquarium fish. 

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Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus): A Freshwater Giant with Striking Juvenile Patterns

The Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark requires special care practices at different stages of its life. This guide covers every care aspect of keeping these fish beautiful fish in large home aquariums or ponds.

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Columbian Shark (Ariopsis seemanni): A Brackish Beauty with a Marine Future

As a brackish water species, the Columbian Shark catfish has unique environmental needs. In this guide, you’ll learn how to simulate a migratory water system for your pets to keep them healthy and active.

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Silver Apollo Shark (Luciosoma setigerum): A Streamlined Silver Bullet for Active Aquariums

Come discover the Silver Apollo Shark, a fast, peaceful, surface-dwelling swimmer that thrives in long tanks. It’s perfect for active community tank setups and aquarists who love active fish.

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Violet Blushing Shark (Labeo boga): A Gentle Beauty with Subtle Color Highlights

Caring for the Violet Blushing Shark in a home aquarium is easy. This guide contains specific instructions on their tank setup, feeding, and much more!

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Iridescent Shark Catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus): A Giant with Gentle Energy

The Iridescent Shark Catfish is a gentle giant that can transform your basic, extra-large aquarium into an exotic beauty. Come learn how to care for and keep this species healthy!

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True Flying Fox (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus): The Algae-Eating Streamliner of Planted Tanks

This guide helps you distinguish the vibrant True Flying Fox fish from other similar-looking algae-eating species. It also includes special care tips for keeping this species in a home aquarium from tank setup to breeding.

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Top 10 Most Popular Types of Betta Fish: A Guide to Colorful Personalities and Fins

The vibrant Betta fish comes in different sizes, shapes, and colors. This guide highlights ten popular and rare Bettas worth adding to your tank, including care tips and much more!

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  • Betta Halfmoon (Betta splendens): The Dazzling Star of Freshwater Aquariums
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  • Feathertail Betta Fish (Betta splendens): A Dramatic Display of Elegance
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