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16 Largest Pet Cat Breeds: From Around the World (With Info & Pictures)

16 Largest Pet Cat Breeds: From Around the World (With Info & Pictures)

Size doesn’t always matter, but sometimes, when it comes to choosing a cat, it certainly can. Some people prefer the cuddly, teddy bear-esque aesthetic of many…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Kitten Care 101: How to Care for Your Baby Cat (With Pictures)

Kitten Care 101: How to Care for Your Baby Cat (With Pictures)

Kittens are a blast to play with and irresistibly cute, which is how many people end up with a kitten in the first place. There’s just something about a kitten…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

The Japanese Bobtail is named for its bobbed tail, but this tail is shorter than many other bobbed cat tails. This tail is more rabbit-like than a cat! In fact…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Betta Fish Stress Stripes: Identification, Treatment & Pictures

Betta Fish Stress Stripes: Identification, Treatment & Pictures

Have you noticed your Betta fish has recently developed unusual stripes on its body? These are likely markings you have not seen before on your Betta fish, and…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
10 Best Fish for a 3-Gallon Tank (With Pictures)

10 Best Fish for a 3-Gallon Tank (With Pictures)

Nano tanks are rapidly growing in popularity due to their size and perceived low maintenance level, although they often require more cleaning and maintenance t…

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By Brooke Billingsley
How to Tell if Your Betta Fish Is Pregnant: 4 Vet-Approved Signs to Look For

How to Tell if Your Betta Fish Is Pregnant: 4 Vet-Approved Signs to Look For

When it comes to fish reproduction, most of us aren’t experts. In fact, most of us know very little about the reproductive habits of our fish. When it comes to…

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By Brooke Billingsley
Betta Fin Rot vs Fin Loss: What’s the Difference? (Vet-Approved Guide With Pictures)

Betta Fin Rot vs Fin Loss: What’s the Difference? (Vet-Approved Guide With Pictures)

Betta fish are well known for their long, flowy fins. They are highly prized for their colors and different fin shapes and lengths. This means that people stri…

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By Brooke Billingsley
Rosetail Betta Fish (Rose Petal): Info, Pictures, Lifespan & More

Rosetail Betta Fish (Rose Petal): Info, Pictures, Lifespan & More

In the world of Betta fish, there are dozens of varieties to choose from. They come in all kinds of colors and eye-catching fin shapes. One of the most eye-cat…

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By Brooke Billingsley
Veiltail Betta Fish: Care Guide, Lifespan & More (With Pictures)

Veiltail Betta Fish: Care Guide, Lifespan & More (With Pictures)

Bettas, or Japanese fighting fish, as they are more commonly known, are renowned for their gorgeous coloring and range of fin and tail varieties. Selective bre…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
23 Most Expensive Aquarium Fish in the World (With Pictures)

23 Most Expensive Aquarium Fish in the World (With Pictures)

The average person who keeps an aquarium in their home as a hobby is likely not accustomed to spending more than $20–$30 on a fish. If you’re interested in mor…

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By Brooke Billingsley