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7 Factors to Consider When Buying Aquarium Fish
Essential guide to purchasing healthy aquarium fish. Learn how to evaluate fish health, species compatibility, tank size requirements, and food needs before buying your first fish.
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Do Fish Sleep? How Aquarium Fish Rest and Why It Matters
Fish sleep differently from any other pet you've kept. Learn how fish rest with open eyes, which species sleep at night vs. day, how to tell if a fish is sleeping or sick, and what your aquarium lighting has to do with it.
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The One Inch of Fish Per Gallon Rule: Truth or Myth?
Is the one inch of fish per gallon rule reliable? Learn why this popular stocking guideline has limitations and how to properly stock your aquarium.
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The Ultimate Guide to Black Moor Goldfish Care
Complete care guide for Black Moor goldfish covering tank setup, feeding, water conditions, and compatible tank mates. Learn how to keep these unique telescope-eyed fancy goldfish healthy.
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Goldfish Care: Why They're Harder Than You Think
Think goldfish are easy beginner fish? Learn the truth about goldfish care requirements including tank size, filtration, temperature, diet, and why they often die in bowls.
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The Complete Guide to Feeding Goldfish
Learn everything about feeding goldfish - what, when, and how much to feed. Includes fresh food ideas, commercial food recommendations, and foods to avoid.
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12 Safe Tank Mates for Oranda Goldfish
Find compatible tank mates for your Oranda goldfish. Learn which fancy goldfish varieties, schooling fish, bottom dwellers, and invertebrates can safely share a tank with your Oranda.
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Ghost Shrimp Care: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about ghost shrimp care. Learn about habitat requirements, water parameters, feeding, breeding, and tank mates for these fascinating transparent shrimp.
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Cherry Shrimp Care: Complete Guide for Beginners
Everything you need to know about keeping cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Learn about tank setup, water parameters, feeding, breeding, and compatible tankmates for these colorful freshwater shrimp.
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Best Floating Aquarium Plants: Benefits and Top 6 Reviewed
Discover the benefits of floating aquarium plants and find the best species for your tank. Reviews of Water Lettuce, Duckweed, Amazon Frogbit, and more with care tips.
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Betta Tank Mates: The 10 Best Companions for Your Betta Fish
The 10 best betta tank mates that actually work — from peaceful bottom-dwellers to snails and shrimp. Includes tank size requirements, species to avoid, and how to introduce new tank mates safely.
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How to Train a Betta Fish: Yes, It Can Be Done!
Betta fish are intelligent and can learn tricks. Discover how to train your betta to follow your finger, jump for food, swim through hoops, and flare on command.
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