All about the care, behavior, and tank needs of the Red-tailed Black Shark, a bold, fast-moving freshwater fish with a personality as fiery as its tail.
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Getting Started & How-Tos
Here you’ll find dedicated guides about all things related to Getting Started and How-Tos for your aquarium. On this page, a beginner can get some creative ideas about different aquatic plants, saltwater and freshwater fish, as well as general care guidelines. The experienced hobbyist is not overlooked either as they will gain in-depth insights while examining the comprehensive guides in this section.
When I started in this hobby years ago, and even to today, the detail these articles provide would have saved me so much headache. Even to this day I refer to these articles when I set up or change a tank. Having all of this information in one place is truly invaluable, enjoy!
Harlequin Shark (Labeo cyclorhynchus): A Strikingly Patterned Bottom Dweller with an Edge
The Harlequin Shark Minnow species is an underappreciated multi-patterned bottom-dweller that can liven up your aquarium community. This overview explains their complex maintenance, tank setup, feeding, and breeding needs for maximizing their lifespan.
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Pink-Tailed Chalceus (Chalceus spp.): A Fast-Moving Flash of Silver and Pink
The rare fast-swimming Pink-Tailed Chalceus fish is gaining popularity in the aquarium space. These essential maintenance practices for this variant of the Chalceus spp. will get help you get started!
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Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus): A Peaceful Giant for Spacious Aquariums
The shiny silver and black Bala Shark is a worthy centerpiece for your large aquarium. This guide contains a comprehensive overview on keeping this species from tank setup and feeding to health care and breeding.
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Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum): A Flash of Color with an Edge
Insightful care guide to help you keep the semi-aggressive Rainbow Shark in a community or solo tank, including identification, feeding, breeding and much more!
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Similis Cichlid (Neolamprologus similis): A Territorial Shelldweller with Striking Stripes
The territorial shell dwellers, Similis Cichlid, are a fun, small cichlid species to keep in your aquarium. Come find out about how to keep these unique fish from identification and habitat setup to breeding and healthcare needs.
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Stripe-necked Musk Turtle (Sternotherus minor peltifer): Compact, Hardy, and Full of Character
Looking for a small, low-maintenance turtle? The Stripe-Necked Musk Turtle is perfect if you have a small setup or a special love for aquatic reptiles.
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Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis): A Fast, Flexible Aquatic Predator
Come learn about the unique world of the Chinese Softshell Turtle! Everything from how to care for, feed, and house to breeding and providing health care for this quirky aquatic reptile in a home setup.
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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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