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Expert care guides for your aquatic pets. Learn how to keep your fish healthy and your aquarium thriving.

Fish Care Guides

Browse our comprehensive care guides below. Each guide covers tank setup, water parameters, feeding, and compatibility.

Tank size: 75L+ | Temp: 22-26°C | pH: 6.0-7.5 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy. Barbs are active schooling fish that thrive in groups of 6+. They are generally peaceful but some species may nip fins of slow-moving fish.
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Tank size: 100L+ | Temp: 22-28°C | pH: 6.5-7.5 | Diet: Omnivore/Algae | Care: Easy-Moderate. Catfish, sharks and loaches are bottom-dwellers that help keep tanks clean. Plecos need driftwood for digestion and can grow large.
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Tank size: 150L+ (African) / 200L+ (Discus) | Temp: 24-28°C (African) / 28-30°C (Discus) | pH: 7.5-8.5 (African) / 6.0-7.0 (SA/Discus) | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Moderate-Advanced. Cichlids are intelligent fish with distinct personalities. Discus require pristine water conditions and warm temperatures.
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Tank size: 20L+ | Temp: 20-28°C | pH: 6.5-8.0 | Diet: Varies | Care: Easy-Moderate. Shrimp, snails and other invertebrates make excellent cleanup crew. Sensitive to water parameters, especially copper-based medications.
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Tank size: Varies by species | Temp: 22-28°C | pH: 6.0-7.5 | Diet: Varies | Care: Moderate-Advanced. Exotic species have specialized care requirements. Research individual needs before purchasing.
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Tank size: 150L+ (goldfish) / Pond (koi) | Temp: 18-24°C | pH: 7.0-8.0 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy-Moderate. Goldfish produce more waste than tropical fish. Need strong filtration. Koi require outdoor ponds with adequate depth.
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Tank size: 150L+ | Temp: 24-28°C | pH: 7.5-8.5 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Moderate. South American cichlids prefer softer, more acidic water than their African counterparts. Provide rock caves and open swimming areas.
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Tank size: 75L+ | Temp: 24-28°C | pH: 6.0-7.5 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy. Gouramis are labyrinth fish that breathe air. They are generally peaceful but males can be territorial.
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Tank size: 40L+ | Temp: 22-28°C | pH: 7.0-8.0 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy. Guppies are colorful livebearers perfect for beginners. They breed readily and do well in community tanks.
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Mollies, 75L+ | 24-28°C | pH 7.5-8.5 | Omnivore | Easy. Hardy livebearers that prefer slightly brackish water. Need planted tanks with open swimming space.

Platies, 40L+ | 22-26°C | pH 7.0-8.0 | Omnivore | Easy. Peaceful, active fish perfect for community tanks. Come in many colors and breed easily.

Swordtails, 75L+ | 22-28°C | pH 7.0-8.0 | Omnivore | Easy. Active livebearers named for the male's distinctive tail extension. Thrive in planted community tanks.
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Tank size: 120L+ | Temp: 24-28°C | pH: 7.0-8.0 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy-Moderate. Rainbowfish are active schooling fish that display best in groups of 6+ with plenty of swimming space.
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Tank size: 20L+ | Temp: 24-30°C | pH: 6.5-7.5 | Diet: Carnivore | Care: Easy-Moderate. Bettas are labyrinth fish kept singly or with peaceful tank mates. They prefer calm, planted tanks with minimal current.
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Tank size: Varies | Temp: Varies | pH: Varies | Diet: Varies | Care: Advanced. These unique species require specialized care. Please contact us for detailed guidance on specific species.
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Tank size: 60L+ | Temp: 22-27°C | pH: 6.0-7.5 | Diet: Omnivore | Care: Easy. These small schooling fish are perfect for community tanks. Keep in groups of 8+ for best coloration and natural behavior.
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