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      • 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
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    • 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
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      • Reef Safe Species
      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
  • Fish Health
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    • 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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Aquatic Pet Profiles

Dive into the fascinating world of underwater companions with our Profiles category, where you’ll find comprehensive guides on various types of aquatic pets. Whether you’re a seasoned hobbyist or just starting your journey into the world of aquatics, our curated collection of profiles is designed to provide you with essential information to ensure the well-being of your aquatic friends.

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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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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