Inside a Fish Vet’s Cory Catfish Collection
Dr. Nora Hickey has been passionate about cory catfish since she started in the hobby and has now advanced to keeping several uncommon species in her blackwater aquariums. Jen interviewed Nora to learn more about how she got hooked and her future plans for her cory cats. Recently, the Fishkeep & Chill team got together…
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A Matter of Scale
Cichlid husbandry as a hobbyist and as a professional Imagine aquariums so large you can’t remember the volume without referring to a file. Imagine that one of your professional jobs is to accurately count the cichlids and other fish you care for on an annual basis. Imagine ordering frozen flat packs of bloodworms and brine…
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Betta Care for Beginners
How to set up a proper tank for a betta and master the basics of fishkeeping Betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are among the most beautiful and entertaining aquarium fish available. Their vibrant colors, diverse fin varieties, and curious, interactive nature make them extraordinarily popular pet fish. Many lifelong fishkeepers…
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