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Yo Yo Loach

2009-11-11T00:11:58Z

Study this photo closely and guess where the Yo Yo loach got it's name. Bingo, you guessed it! The the pattern of Y's and O's adorning the flanks of this lively fish are a dead giveaway.

Yo Yos are fun to keep, and make a great addition to a community tank. However, they don't do well with all fish, so before you bring them home it's wise to read up on their care and habitat requirements.

Have you kept Yo Yo Loaches? Contribute to the profile by adding your own experiences. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo � Barbara Brooks

Yo Yo Loach originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 00:11:58.

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Holiday Aquarium Care

2009-11-09T23:57:33Z

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish?

Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Holiday Aquarium Care originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 23:57:33.

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Blue Ram Dream

2009-11-08T08:00:55Z

Seeing a fish owners dream come true makes my day. Hey, do you have any advice to offer this fish owner? I'd like to see him have his perfect tank.

"Basically, I want a tank with two blue rams, some beautiful and tasteful decorations and other smaller fish. Atm I have a 50gal just a week old with two tiger barbs, a pleco, weather loach and kuhli loach for cycling with some gravel from my old tank.

I basically need a full breakdown of what to keep with the rams (plants and other fish), what decorations, when i should add them etc. Any info at all, just tell me how to get some rams and make them happy."

Photo � Stan Greenbaum

Blue Ram Dream originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 08:00:55.

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Holiday Aquarium Care

2009-11-07T07:25:39Z

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish? Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Holiday Aquarium Care originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 07:25:39.

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Cleaning Bucket

2009-11-04T21:50:53Z

Looking for an useful, unique, and inexpensive gift for an aquarium owner? The aquarium cleaning bucket may be just what you are looking for. Put all these items in a bucket, top with a festive bow, and you have a gift that will be appreciated by any fish owner for any occasion.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of PriceGrabber

Cleaning Bucket originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 21:50:53.

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Black Neon Tetra

2009-11-03T21:46:50Z

Few things are as eye-catching as a large school of shimmering tetras. If you already have a school of Neon or Rummy Nose Tetras, consider adding Black Neons to the school. The result is positively stunning.

Have you kept a Black Neon Tetra? If so, share your experiences about care, habitat, feeding and breeding of Black Neon Tetras. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo � Shirlie L Sharpe

Black Neon Tetra originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 21:46:50.

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Aquarium Fish Names

2009-11-02T09:34:50Z

Aquarium fish are called by many names, both common and scientific. But the most important name is the name their owner gives them.

Have you named a favorite fish? If so, what was the name of your fish, and why did you select it? Don't forget to include a mug shot of your fish so we can see if he really looks like his name.

Aquarium Fish Names originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 09:34:50.

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Fish Trap

2009-11-01T09:11:25Z

Catching fish is no small task, as anyone who has moved their tank can attest. This owner came up with a great do it yourself fish trap. Check it out!

Do you have your own do it yourself story. Share it with us, and don't forget to include photos.

Fish Trap originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 09:11:25.

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Aquarium Phosphate Levels

2009-10-28T06:03:25Z

Phosphates (PO4) are present in all aquariums, even though many aquarium owners aren't aware of it. Even in a well maintained aquariums, phosphate levels will creep up over time and contribute to algae growth. Here is how to avoid rising phosphates in your new tank, or reduce them if they get too high.

Aquarium Phosphate Levels originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 06:03:25.

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Is Bleach Safe For Aquarium Use?

2009-10-27T06:02:55Z

Few topics spark more debate than the use of bleach for cleaning aquariums. Some say it's the end all of cleaning products. Others believe that as soon as you crack open that bleach bottle every living thing within a ten-block radius will mysteriously die.

The reality is that there is a some truth on both sides. In general bleach is a useful cleaning product when used properly. Here is how to use bleach safely in your aquarium

Is Bleach Safe For Aquarium Use? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 06:02:55.

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