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      • LED Aquarium Lighting
        • For Coral Growth
        • For Plant Growth
        • For a Refugium
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        • 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
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      • Freshwater Fish Guides
      • Best for Beginners
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      • Species For a Small 5-Gallon Tank
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      • Goldfish
      • Freshwater Shrimp
      • Angel Fish
      • Discus Fish
      • Oscar Fish
      • Cory Catfish
      • Cichlids
      • Rainbowfish
      • Freshwater Snails
      • Freshwater Turtles
      • Plecos
      • Pet Eels
      • Pet Sharks
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      • Easiest Species To Take Care of
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      • Cold Water Species
      • Species That Eat Snails
      • Hair Algae Eaters
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The 7 Best Aquarium Canister Filters Reviewed (2024)

Canister Filter on 990 Gallon Planted Aquarium.

When choosing something that will keep your fish tank clean you’ll need a little more than just a product description.

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Discover the 7 QUIETEST Aquarium Filters: Loudness Reviews (2024)

External Filter.


Aquarium filtration may turn out noisy if you’re not familiar with the right equipment. A silent external fish tank filter does exist and, in fact, there’s more than one.

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20 Hair Algae Eaters for a SPOTLESS Aquarium

American Flagfish.


Algae come in many varieties and forms and more often than not, they are uninvited intruders rather than beautiful aquascape additions.

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How to Lower Nitrite Levels in a Freshwater & Saltwater Aquarium on Time?


Nitrite can cause significant damage to aquatic inhabitants or even kill them.

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Cause (+ Cures) for a Fish That’s Floating Upside-Down But is Still Alive?

Witnessing your beloved pet fish swimming upside down can be perplexing, sparking a flurry of questions about its health and well-being. If your aquatic companion exhibits this unusual swimming pattern, it clearly indicates underlying issues. Understanding the root causes behind this condition and implementing timely treatment measures are crucial for restoring your fish’s vitality.

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Why Use Aquarium Filter Floss and Where to Get it Dirt Cheap?

Your fish tank’s water looks somewhat cloudy and at this point, mechanical filtration seems like a good idea.

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The Honest Truth About Black Diamond Blasting Sand Safety in Aquarium

That black sandblasting sand will look amazing under your aquatic plants, right? But is Black Diamond blasting sand planted tank-safe? What about your fish? The media’s used for polishing, after all, wouldn’t it be too sharp? Can it hurt your bottom-dwellers?

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13 Freshwater Aquarium Eels That Can be Kept as Pets

Spiny Eel.


Keeping eels at home is not for everyone, but I think we can all agree that it can be spectacular to own one.

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Tips for Buying the Best 125-Gallon Aquarium Light

Having a 125-gallon fish tank is presumably the next level of fishkeeping, and, boy, can it be rewarding.

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How Long Does it Take for Free Chlorine to Evaporate From Tap Water Entirely?

Surely many aquarists have heard that chlorine will leave faucet water after some time. But exactly how long does it take for tap water with Chlorine to be safe for fish? Can the clearance be full without the use of chemicals? What about Chlorine’s cousin – Chloramine? These questions and more will be answered in this article!

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