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  • Getting Started & How-Tos
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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
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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
  • Saltwater Aquarium
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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
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    • Angel Fish
    • Betta Fish
    • Cichlids
    • Cory Catfish
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    • Freshwater Shrimp
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    • Oscar Fish
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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.

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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Black Sharkminnow (Labeo chrysophekadion): A Powerful Presence in Extra-Large Aquariums

Black Labeo a.k.a Sharkminnow is a king-sized fish that’s a centerpiece in any aquarium. Come checkout this comprehensive profioe on managing this giant species, everything from healthcare and tanksetup to breeding and feeding.

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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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