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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

October Featured Fish: Ember Tetra

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 7th 2021

October Featured Fish: Ember Tetra

October Featured Fish: Ember TetraPhoto by Peter MaguireWant an eye-catching fish that is easy to take care of? The ember tetra is a fish species that is growing in popularity for just those reasons. It’s also quite small, so … read more >
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September Featured Fish: Barbs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 2nd 2021

September Featured Fish: Barbs

September Featured Fish: BarbsAquarium Co-OpEvery month for many months now, we talk about a particular tropical fish on this blog. My hope is that getting familiar with the fish keeping options will help you make the best ch … read more >
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July Featured Fish: Rasboras

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 1st 2021

July Featured Fish: Rasboras

July Featured Fish: Rasboras Rasboras are an excellent fish for beginner aquarists. In fact, they’re related to several other species of easy to care for fish, including danios, goldfish, and barbs. If you haven’t hear … read more >
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June Featured Fish: Glofish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 4th 2021

June Featured Fish: Glofish

June Featured Fish: GlofishWhat is a Glofish?Glofish are fluorescent fish that glow under blacklights or blue lights. When they glow, they display bright, vibrant colors. Their colors can also become more vibrant under bright … read more >
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What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 20th 2021

What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?

What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?You may have seen various aquarium lights available at the tropical fish store and wondered which lights, if any, your fish need. The answer depends upon whether you have live plants in your t … read more >
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April Featured Fish: Goldfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2021

April Featured Fish: Goldfish

April Featured Fish: GoldfishThis month, let’s talk about goldfish. They’re an iconic pet fish. Many people have brought home a goldfish at some point in their lives, and there’s a good reason. These freshwater fish tend to b … read more >
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March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 11th 2021

March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

March Featured Fish: Cory CatfishPhoto courtesy of Daniel McDermottThis month’s featured fish is the cory catfish, also known as corydora or just the cory. Cory catfish is a genus that includes over one hundred individual cor … read more >
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December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 3rd 2020

December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

December Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachLooking for an interesting freshwater fish for populating the bottom of your tank? Kuhli loaches are easy to find at most tropical fish stores, and they’re fairly easy to care for.Take a loo … read more >
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