Bettas are one of the most beautiful, and understandably one the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. Daniella Vereeken, a former Betta breeder, shared these stunning photos of her Crowntail and Halfmoon Bettas. Makes me want to start breeding Bettas myself!

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Bleeding Heart Tetras are aptly named for the eye-catching heart shaped spot on their chest. Reaching an adult size of almost three inches, this peaceful and easy to care for fish makes an excellent companion for Barbs or larger members of the tetra family.

Have you kept a Bleeding Heart Tetra? Share your experiences and help other fish owners.

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Snails seem to have a way of magically appearing out of nowhere. Even more mystifying than where they come from is how to get rid of them. Anyone who has fought snails knows it is a tough battle. If you've won the battle, share your snail slaying tips with others who are battling the scourge of exponential snail growth. If you are looking for ways to banish snails, find out how they got rid of them.

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Fish owners often are educated about the perils of elevated ammonia and nitrites. However, nitrates are usually less understood. Although nitrates are not directly lethal in the way ammonia or nitrites are, over time high levels of nitrate have a negative effect on fish and plants, making the aquarium environment more hazardous than you may realize. Learn more about the significance of nitrates in the aquarium.

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