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Weekly aquarium maintenance checklist infographic showing testing cleaning and water change steps.

Weekly Aquarium Maintenance Checklist: The 30-Minute Routine

I used to dread Saturdays. That was “fish tank day.” I’d spend three hours dragging buckets, scrubbing every inch of […]

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Crystal Red Shrimp vs Cherry Shrimp comparison showing key differences: CRS requires pH 6.0-6.8 and GH 4-6, Cherry Shrimp needs pH 6.8-8.0 and GH 6-12

Why Crystal Red Shrimp Keep Dying (It’s Not What Most Guides Tell You)

I killed my first Crystal Red Shrimp colony in eleven days. Bought 15 gorgeous S-grade specimens in March 2022, acclimated

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Standard aquarium glass green tint vs low iron glass clarity comparison showing light transmission difference on white background

Rimless Aquarium Low Iron Glass: Is the 40% Premium Worth It?

I stared at the checkout screen for twenty minutes. The cart total was $450 for a 20-gallon box of glass.

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Side-by-side comparison of cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) solid red coloration versus crystal red shrimp (Caridina) with red and white banding patterns

Cherry Shrimp Aren’t “Easy” – They’re Stress Accumulators (Here’s What Actually Determines Colony Success)

I lost my first cherry shrimp colony in November 2019. Twenty shrimp. Dead within six weeks. And I couldn’t figure

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API Master Test Kit accuracy comparison chart showing margin of error vs lab sensors

Is the API Master Test Kit Actually Accurate? (I Tested It Against Digital Lab Gear)

I almost quit the hobby in 2019 because of a test tube. My tank was cloudy, my fish were gasping

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Cross-section diagram of proper 10-gallon betta tank setup showing heater placement, sponge filter, planted substrate, floating plants, and equipment labelsCross-section diagram of proper 10-gallon betta tank setup showing heater placement, sponge filter, planted substrate, floating plants, and equipment labels

Betta Fish Care: Why Most Die in 2 Years (And How to Keep Yours 5+ Years)

I killed three bettas between 2016 and 2018. Not on purpose. I followed the pet store advice exactly, small bowl,

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Platy fish water parameter gauge showing critical GH requirement of 10-28 dGH, pH 7.0-8.4, and temperature 70-77°F with color-coded safety zones.

Why Your “Hardy” Platies Keep Dying, The Water Chemistry Secret Nobody Explains

I bought my first platies in March 2022 because every forum, every pet store employee, every YouTube video said the

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Dual aquarium heater setup diagram showing redundancy strategy with two heaters and external temperature controller for safety

Aquarium Heater Size Calculator? Stop Using the 5-Watt Rule (I Tested Real Delta T)

I walked into my fish room in early 2018 and smelled soup. That specific, humid, organic smell that every aquarist

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Six fancy guppy varieties comparison showing cobra, tuxedo, delta tail, halfmoon, snakeskin, and solid red male specimens with labeled finnage types

Fancy Guppy Care: Why These “Easy” Fish Keep Dying in Your Tank

I killed my first guppy colony in six weeks. Not from neglect, from believing everything I’d read online. “Guppies are

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Aquarium CO2 regulator diagram showing working pressure gauge, solenoid, and needle valve parts

Pressurized CO2 Setup: The Complete Guide to High-Tech Tanks

I still remember the morning I almost quit the hobby. I walked into my living room to find thirty Cardinal

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Side-by-side comparison diagram showing adult angelfish in 29-gallon, 40-gallon breeder, and 55-gallon tanks—demonstrating why 21-inch height is optimal

Freshwater Angelfish Care Guide: Why That “29-Gallon Minimum” Advice Misses What Actually Matters

My first angelfish died within six weeks. I had a 29-gallon tank, exactly what every care guide recommended. The parameters

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