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Fish Ideas for a Freshwater Aquarium

9 Schooling freshwater aquarium fish (That swim together)

May 30, 2022 by Momchil

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Watching a group of fish that swim together in unison can bring a feeling of order to even the most chaotic aquascape.

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7 Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Pond (In All Climates)

August 4, 2022November 2, 2021 by Momchil

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This is not uncommon: everything is going according to plan in your pond when, seemingly out of nowhere, algae starts rearing its ugly head.

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11 Small Pleco Species (Under 4.3″ in Adult Size)

July 3, 2022January 15, 2021 by Momchil

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Here’s a scenario for you: You would love to keep a cool suckermouth catfish but the limited space in your home doesn’t justify keeping a large aquarium.

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21 Best Fish & Invertebrates for a Small Tank (5-Gallon, Freshwater)

July 14, 2022August 11, 2020 by Momchil

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Many fish-keepers prefer to have a compact aquarium because of limited room space.

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What Freshwater Fish & Inverts Eat Aquarium Snails? (18 Options)

July 19, 2022July 1, 2020 by Momchil

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Having some snails in the aquarium may be good for regulating the algae growth, but sometimes things get out of control, and you find yourself in the middle of a snail infestation.

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36 Most Colorful & Beautiful Freshwater Aquarium Fish

July 28, 2022June 25, 2020 by Momchil

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As hobbyists, we know how it feels when passing by a beautiful fish tank full of healthy, unique fish.

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The 18 Best Cold Water Fish (OK Without an Aquarium Heater)

July 27, 2022March 14, 2020 by Momchil

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Chilly aquarium water is more natural and relatively easy to achieve at home, considering it is synonymous with room temperature.

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The 21 Best Community Fish for a Social Freshwater Aquarium

August 4, 2022February 8, 2020 by Momchil


It goes without saying that whether a fish is beautiful or not, it first needs to be friendly to others in order to qualify as a good addition for a crowded fish tank.

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