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Lindsey discovered her passion for fish keeping after a junior high school field trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Prior to becoming Editor-in-Chief of It's a Fish Thing, Lindsey studied marine biology at the University of California-Santa Cruz. She loves goldfish, tetras, and mystery snails, and recently began experimenting with a saltwater aquarium.
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If you have ever wondered whether or not your betta fish sleeps, the answer is yes, they do. You might also be wondering how often do betta fish sleep and how…
When your aquarium gets all scratched up, which it probably will after some time, the whole aesthetic thing kind of starts to disappear. Scratches in your glas…
Betta fish are currently some of the most popular aquarium fish out there. They are tropical freshwater fish that come from the warmer parts of Asia. These fis…
Taking care of your betta’s aquarium is such an essential part of looking after these beautiful fish. Every proud fish keeper also knows how necessary water ch…
You are about to find out that keeping African Cichlids in a planted tank is not all that easy. This is true for a variety of reasons. However, we are here to…
Flowerhorn Cichlids are brightly colored tropical fish. Color aside, they’re impossible to miss because of the large, fleshy growth the Flowerhorn Cichlid has…
Whether you are looking for a pop of color and life for your aquarium or a new hobby that might earn some extra cash, guppies may be just what you’re looking f…
Guppies are some of the most popular aquarium fish to have in the home. However, if you have seen different guppies, you know that they come in multiple shapes…
Although there are strictly only three species of angelfish, there are 19 strains or crosses of this popular freshwater fish that we know of. All strains can b…
Almost all freshwater fish appreciate having plants in their aquariums. Plants help fish feel comfortable by mimicking their natural habitats, offering hiding…
