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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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When it comes to aquarium fish, the beloved betta may be without equal for pure elegance. Vivid colors, flowing fins, and graceful movements are the hallmarks…
From the muddy rice paddies of Thailand to prestigious aquariums in Paris, this ‘ugly duckling’ fish had a rise to fame worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster! In t…
It can come as a surprise to many people just how important the substrate on the bottom of betta tanks can be. Most just look at the color and cost, without mu…
This is a topic of great and heated debate in the fish-keeping world. We’re going to get into the why’s and wherefore’s of this argument, but the short answer…
We all want our fish to live healthy, long lives, and using the right kind of aquarium light, for the correct number of hours each day, can really help with th…
One of the first disappointments a beginner aquarist will face is the realization that you can’t simply buy a tank, install a filter, fill it with water, and p…
YES! Goldfish aquariums do need light. But just as importantly, they also need dark. Goldfish, like all living things, live according to daily cycles. In the w…
I'm sure you've heard this before: "Without plants, water changes are the only way to remove nitrates from your aquarium." Well, I'm here today to present the…
Congratulations on getting a new finned friend! You have now entered the "honeymoon stage" of your goldfish relationship and are probably gazing in adoration a…
They do indeed! Most animals need some time to "recharge their batteries," and goldfish are no exception. FACT: Goldfish actually sleep with their eyes open be…
