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      • 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
  • 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
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      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
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    • Treating Freshwater Ich
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    • Nitrate Poisoning
    • Swimming Upside-Down
  • Aquatic Profiles
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    • Betta Fish
    • Cichlids
    • Cory Catfish
    • Discus Fish
    • Freshwater Shrimp
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    • Guppies
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Aquatic Profiles

Welcome to our Aquatic Profiles category, your ultimate guide to both aquatic plants and animals! Dive into a world of fascinating biodiversity as we explore the diverse array of flora and fauna that inhabit aquariums. From lush greenery to graceful fish, from vibrant invertebrates to intricate ecosystems, our Aquatic Profiles offer valuable insights into the care, behavior, and compatibility of various aquatic species.

Whether you’re a beginner seeking to create your first underwater oasis or an experienced hobbyist looking to expand your aquatic collection, our comprehensive profiles provide the information you need to build and maintain a thriving aquatic environment.

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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Red-tailed Black Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor): Bold Looks and Territorial Attitude

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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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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Roseline Torpedo Shark (Sahyadria denisonii): A Peaceful Streamlined Beauty for Freshwater Tanks

Come check out the secret to preserving the endangered Roseline Torpedo Barb fish species in a community aquarium. This guide provides feeding, environmental, and many other care tips for a long and healthy life.

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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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  • Iridescent Shark Catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus): A Giant with Gentle Energy
  • True Flying Fox (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus): The Algae-Eating Streamliner of Planted Tanks
  • Top 10 Most Popular Types of Betta Fish: A Guide to Colorful Personalities and Fins
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