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  • Getting Started & How-Tos
    • A-Z Overviews
    • Fish Keeping Guides
    • Aquascaping
    • Aquarium Dimensions
  • Gear & Tank Setups
    • Setup Overviews
    • Water Care
      • 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 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
  • 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
    • Amphibians
    • Angel Fish
    • Betta Fish
    • Cichlids
    • Cory Catfish
    • Discus Fish
    • Freshwater Shrimp
    • Freshwater Snails
    • Freshwater Turtles
    • Goldfish
    • Guppies
    • Oscar Fish
    • Plecos
    • Rainbowfish
    • Pet Eels
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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!

Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii): A Vibrant and Hardy Aquatic Species

The Western Painted Turtle is a subspecies of Painted Turtle that is perfect for aquarists of all levels. The expert tips in this guide prepares you to keep Western Painted Turtles in a home aquarium or outdoor pond, Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, breeding instructions, and much more!

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Southern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta dorsalis): A Colorful and Calm Aquatic Companion

Chrysemys picta dorsalis is a beautiful Painted Turtle subspecies perfect for aquarists of all levels. The expert tips in this guide prepares you to keep Southern Painted Turtles in a home aquarium or outdoor pond. Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, breeding instructions, and much more!

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Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata): Care Guide for This Endearing North American Native

Expert tips for keeping the endangered Spotted Turtle in a home aquarium or outdoor pond. Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, special breeding instructions, and much more!

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Loggerhead Musk Turtle (Sternotherus minor): Care Guide for This Compact Bottom-Dweller

Come find out the secrets behind the Loggerhead Musk Turtle’s unique features and the care requirements for successful maintenance in a home aquarium or pond.

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Yellow-Bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta): A Vibrant & Energetic Aquatic Pet

The Yellow-Bellied Slider is an active, long-lived turtle with bold yellow markings. Come learn about its care, diet, habitat and much more to keep this freshwater pet thriving!

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Reeves’ Turtle (Mauremys reevesii): A Hardy & Ancient Freshwater Companion

Long-term care tips for the delicate Chinese Pond Turtle suitable for aquarists of all levels. Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, special breeding instructions, and much more. Check it out!

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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta): A Colorful & Hardy Semi-Aquatic Pet

Distinguish between four species of Painted Turtles like an expert and provide each one with the best care and maintenance from the tips in this guide!

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Complete Guide to Turtle Food: What to Feed and Why It Matters

A comprehensive guide on the right foods and a balanced diet that will help your pet turtles live up to their maximum potential in optimal health. 

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32-Gallon Freshwater Fish Tank Setup: Plants, Decor, & Fish-In Cycling Tips

Follow along as I create a sustainable aquascaped medium-sized freshwater aquarium, including essential equipment, plant recommendations, maintenance and much more, all wrapped up into this comprehensive guide. 

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False Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica): A Striking and Active Aquatic Species

Distinguish between a False Map Turtle and Common Map Turtle like an expert, learn maintenance tips from this detailed care guide to enhance your pet turtle’s life. 

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