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Fishes / Habitat

Betta: The Fish That Doesn't Need a Bowl

The betta, or Siamese fighting fish, is probably the most recognisable labyrinth fish in the world, prized for the flowing fins and vivid colours bred into it over centuries in Thailand. Wild bettas a

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Fishes / Habitat

Otocinclus: A Tiny Algae Eater That Needs an Established Tank

The otocinclus, often called the dwarf sucker or oto, is a genuinely tiny armoured catfish, rarely exceeding five centimetres, that grazes soft algae and biofilm from leaves, glass and decor. It comes

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Fishes / Habitat

Glass Bloodfin Tetra: A See-Through Fish With a Fiery Tail

The glass bloodfin tetra has a translucent, almost invisible silver body set off by a vivid red tail fin, giving it a striking, minimal look distinct from the more solidly coloured tetras earlier in t

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Fishes / Habitat

How to Stock Your Aquarium with Top Dwelling Fish and More

A tank stocked entirely with mid-water fish can look strangely empty near the surface, and top dwelling species fill exactly that gap, adding movement and colour to the part of the tank that would oth

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Fishes / Health

Pseudomonas Infection in Fish: Recognising Septicaemia Before It Becomes Fatal

Pseudomonas bacteria are present in essentially every aquarium, living harmlessly in the water and on healthy fish most of the time. The trouble starts when a fish's defences are compromised, whether

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Fishes / Habitat

What to Know Before You Buy Your First Aquarium

Walking into a pet shop and pointing at the nicest looking tank is the single most common mistake first time buyers make. An aquarium is a long term commitment, both financially and in terms of weekly

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