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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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Bala sharks are probably the most popular type of tropical aquarium shark in the world. Their interesting nature entices aquarists to enter the world of Bala s…
Ember tetras are brightly colored freshwater fish that originate from the Araguaia River basin in Brazil, and are part of the characin family. These colorful f…
Rainbow sharks make fascinating additions to tropical aquariums. They are commonly sold in pet stores at the minuscule size of 1 inch, attracting aquarists to…
The Plecostomus is an aquarium staple, often seen sticking to the sides of tanks or hiding in caves and tunnels. What many people don’t realize is that there a…
Some fish will playfully shoot around the tank, exploring bubbles and plants. However, this behavior can also be flashing, which involves the fish rapidly movi…
If you’ve noticed your fish taking on an odd rust color, you may not realize that your fish could be suffering from Velvet Disease. Though rare in coldwater aq…
So, you’ve got a new aquarium and you’re staring at it trying to find inspiration for how to set it up. The ways you can set up your aquarium are as unique as…
If you are new to keeping a planted aquarium, you’ve likely been reading up on how to care for your new plants. In doing your research, did you notice CO2 comi…
Have you found yourself frustrated with the aquariums available on the market? There are only so many shapes and sizes that are widely available and finding an…
Outdoor fish tanks are becoming increasingly popular amongst seasoned aquarists, adding natural beauty to the environment. When placed in the right area outdoo…
