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Researchers Confirm: Live Plants Make Your Betta Fish More Active & Less Stressed

Betta fish in planted aquarium

Long-time fishkeepers will know that live plants are more than tank decorations or a fun indoor gardening opportunity. They can make a real difference in the health of our systems and fish by helping to keep the water quality stable, providing a surface for biofilm to grow on, and creating a more natural environment. A … Read more

Researchers Show Feral Goldfish Can Ruin Local Lake Ecosystems

Orange and black goldfish in a plant-filled pond

Goldfish are for tanks and ponds, not lakes. One of the most important parts of being a responsible aquarist is also one of the easiest: not dumping unwanted livestock into local waterways. Unfortunately, this hasn’t stopped vast quantities of fish and invertebrates from ending up in the wild. Being abandoned usually ends in a slow, … Read more