Breeds
Neon tetra care, the classic schooling fish done properly
Neon tetras look easy because they are cheap and everywhere, but a lot of them die from being kept as singles in uncycled tanks. Here is what a school actually needs.
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Breeds
Breeds advice for fish, written from real experience.
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Guppy care, the easy beginner fish that quietly takes over your tank
Guppies are sold as the simplest fish to keep, and mostly they are, but nobody warns you about the constant breeding or the overbred fancy strains. Here is honest guppy care.
Breeds
Betta fish care, everything the little cup does not tell you
Bettas are stunning and often sold in tiny cups with terrible advice. Here is what a betta actually needs, a proper heated, filtered tank and more, to live a full, healthy life.
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Goldfish care, why the bowl is a myth and what they really need
Goldfish are not the disposable bowl pets tradition made of them. They grow big, live long, and need a large filtered tank. Here is honest goldfish care that gives them a real life.
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How big a tank does your fish really need
The tank sizes sold for popular fish are often far too small, and it is a leading cause of sick, stunted, short-lived fish. Here is how to think about tank size honestly.
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The best fish for a beginner
The fish sold to beginners are often the worst ones to start with. Here is how to choose hardy, forgiving fish, and the common first-tank mistakes that quietly doom them.