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Freshwater Fish Keeping: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Hobby

Freshwater fish keeping is a popular hobby that can be rewarding and enjoyable. However, it can also be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you become a successful freshwater fish keeper, here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind. Choose the right tank size - When it comes to choosing a tank, bigger is always better. A larger tank means more water volume, which helps to stabilize the water chemistry and provides more swimming space for your fish. Research fish compatibility - Not all fish can live together peacefully. It's important to research and choose fish that are compatible with each other in terms of behavior, size, and water requirements. Maintain good water quality - Fish are sensitive...

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Fish Spotlight: Fire Eel

A natural introvert, the Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythroataenia), is found dwelling in South-East Asia's shallow, slow moving freshwater riverbeds. In its native country, the fire eel is a food fish, highly prized among the locals. While the Fire Eels shape makes it easy for them to burrow into the riverbed, when they are searching for food, they can be seen swimming through thick vegetation or swimming towards the surface. Fire Eels are a large species of the spiny eel family. They are named spiny eels because of the spines on their dorsal fins, and their long slender bodies give them an eel-like appearance. Looks can be deceiving, and members of this family are not true eels due to the fact...

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