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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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The bleeding heart tetra is a really cool aquarium fish to have, mainly because they do kind of look like a bleeding heart. That being said, they're fairly exp…
This is honestly a very subjective question, one that is harder to answer than simply providing you with a concrete number. Strictly speaking, the amount of fi…
The black ghost knife fish (Apteronotus albifrons) is one of the largest and most misunderstood fish you can get in the aquarium hobby. These fish are known fo…
The Blue Gourami is as bright a blue as blue could be. This tropical freshwater fish is most often found in Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, and Vietnam. And they're…
Flowerhorns are some of the most impressive fish in the aquarium hobby, with their unusual head growth, known as the nuchal hump or “Kok”. Their diet plays a m…
Betta fish need to eat to grow, reproduce, fight off diseases, and remain healthy. Many people feed betta fish pellets as a primary source of food. However, th…
Neon tetras are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful freshwater tropical fish that you could have in an aquarium. They love to be in groups, so their shiny c…
Betta fish are some really awesome pets. Otherwise known as the Siamese fighting fish, this boisterous and territorial fish is a joy to have in your home. Whil…
Fake plants are just fine, but that is not what we are here to talk about today. There are many things that are necessary for a healthy and happy tank of turtl…
Guppies are neat little fish that make for perfect beginner pets, and they're awesome for advanced fish owners too. They love to live in schools and move aroun…
