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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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Making your fish food is a fun and rewarding experience and a great way to get more involved with fish nutrition. You get to alter the ingredients in the fish…
Algae growth can severely diminish water quality and lead to low oxygen levels and poor fish health. Reducing light can help reduce algae levels, while partial…
George Farmer's tanks are worthy of the many awards he wins every year. Ever wonder what makes his tanks so beautiful? He follows the four principles of Aquasc…
If you have a relatively new tank, or if you’ve recently added fish to your aquarium, you may have noticed your nitrate levels increasing. While some nitrates…
If you’re struggling to get clear water in your aquarium, you’re not alone. Cloudy aquarium water can be a nuisance and a problem that impacts the health of yo…
If you have a tropical fish tank or saltwater tank, you may have fish or invertebrates that require soft water. Unfortunately, many areas have tap water that i…
If you want a custom fish tank and you enjoy a challenge, building your fish tank may be just the project for you! It's no secret that fish tanks can be pricy,…
You may find yourself peering into your aquarium, only to be appalled by a colony of thin white worms. Although detritus worms are unappealing, they are not al…
If you’ve ever noticed your goldfish making unusual, tremor-like, or shaky movements, you may have wondered what the behavior was that you were witnessing. Gol…
Yes, goldfish can eat lettuce. It is healthy for your goldfish! That is if you feed the right type of lettuce. Not all lettuce is beneficial for your goldfish,…
