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Tiger barbs have a bit of a reputation as bad tank mates. You might have heard that tiger barbs like to nip fins. While this is true, it’s still going to be possible to put tiger barbs in a community tank setting. You simply need to take the time to pick out appropriate tank mates. …

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You’ve probably heard that plecos are supposed to be good options for community fish tanks. They’re bottom-dwelling fish, which means that they will usually stay away from other fish in the tank. Even so, plecos aren’t going to be good fits for every community fish tank. You need to put plecos in community tanks with …

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You’ve probably heard that cory catfish are considered to be some of the best community tank fish out there. These fish are so incredibly peaceful that they generally won’t fight other fish. It should be easy to find good tank mates for cory catfish. The cory catfish are bottom feeders that will hang out by …

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Sometimes it isn’t simple to tell the difference between various types of male and female fish. There are fish types that look very similar and only have slight differences that you won’t catch at first. If you’ve recently bought some cory catfish, then you could be having the same issue. How can you tell if …

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Gouramis are really good fish to own for those who are looking for new freshwater fish options. If you’d like to buy some gouramis sometime soon, then it’ll be good to learn more about them. Most people will want to keep gouramis in pairs. You’ll likely want to have one male gourami and one female …

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So many people decide to purchase gouramis for their freshwater fish tanks. They’re excellent fish that are easy to keep in good health when you put in a little bit of effort. You might have heard that these fish make excellent additions to community fish tanks. This is true, but you can’t just put them …

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Keeping clownfish in your home aquarium should be a great experience. These beautiful saltwater fish are a sight to behold in an aquarium setting. It’s also great that beginners have a fairly simple time with these fish. They’re good options that will make sense for those who are just getting into keeping saltwater tanks in …

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Having angelfish in your aquarium has the potential to be very satisfying. These fish look fantastic and they aren’t that tough to take care of for beginners. Caring for angelfish will be a good choice if you’re looking to gain experience. You’ll be pleased with how the fish look, and you shouldn’t have too tough …

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