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Fish Momma Spotlight: Mollies
Mollies are colorful, active, and full of personality! Learn what makes these hardy livebearers so popular and how to keep them happy and healthy in your freshwater aquarium.

Heather
Aug 123 min read
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Fish Momma's Fish Spotlight: Electric Blue Acara
Thinking about adding an Electric Blue Acara to your aquarium? These stunning blue cichlids are peaceful, full of personality, and quickly become the stars of the tank. As someone who keeps two of them myself, I'm sharing why they're one of my favorite freshwater fishâand why they just might become one of yours, too!

Heather
Jul 233 min read
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Fish Spotlight: Guppies, Tiny Fish, Big Personalities
Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the worldâand for good reason. Learn why these colorful, active fish have captured the hearts of aquarium hobbyists for generations.

Heather
May 292 min read
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Hornwort: The Easiest Way to Lower Nitrates Naturally
Struggling with high nitrates? Hornwort is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that helps clean your tank naturally.

Heather
Apr 281 min read
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âThe Truth About Betta Fish Care (What Most People Get Wrong)
Bettas are often kept in bowls, but that setup is slowly harming them. Learn what betta fish actually need to thrive and how to give them a proper home.

Heather
Apr 281 min read
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Fish Spotlight: Plecos (The âCleaner Fishâ Myth)
Thinking a pleco will clean your tank? Not so fast. Hereâs what they actually do, how big they get, and why theyâre not a quick fix.

Heather
Apr 71 min read
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Goldfish Are Not Bowl Fish (Hereâs What They Actually Need)
Goldfish are not bowl fish. Learn the proper goldfish tank setup, why bowls cause problems, and how to keep your tank clean and your fish healthy.

Heather
Mar 312 min read
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Understanding Neon Tetras: What Beginners Should Know
Neon tetras are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, but they are more sensitive than many beginners realize. Learn what neon tetras truly need to thrive, why they often struggle in new tanks, and how to create a stable, healthy environment for your school.

Heather
Mar 31 min read
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Understanding Betta Fish: Myths and Truths
Betta fish are one of the most misunderstood freshwater fish. Letâs clear up common tank mate myths and what actually works.

Heather
Dec 26, 20252 min read
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Understanding Angelfish: The Perfect Freshwater Addition
A quick guide to keeping freshwater angelfish happy and healthy, including tank size, care basics, and why theyâre not suited for small aquariums.

Heather
Nov 22, 20252 min read
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Tank of the Month: Fancy Goldfish 36-Gallon Bow Front
Quartz and Cocoa are thriving together in a 36-gallon bow front, enjoying sand foraging, smooth wood dĂŠcor, and a calm goldfish-friendly setup.

Heather
Nov 22, 20252 min read
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Discovering the Charm of a Backyard Fish Farm in FrĂ˝dek-MĂstek
While exploring FrĂ˝dek-MĂstek, I found this amazing little backyard fish farm â powered only by a stream and a homemade water wheel!

Heather
Oct 15, 20252 min read
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