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15 Best Giant Danios Tank Mates – FishLab

Giant Danios Tank Mates

Giant danios call the freshwater’s of southeast Asia their home, but have quickly become one of the more popular fish to keep in home aquariums for a couple of different reasons. Very active and super playful, these fish also happen to be some of the best looking hobby fish you can add to your home […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Lionfish Tank Mates – FishLab

Lionfish Tank Mates

Even though keeping a saltwater aquarium at home is a lot more work and considerably more involved than a freshwater set up, the fish that you are able to add to this kind of underwater world are almost always well worth the extra effort. Lionfish in particular are a hugely popular option with saltwater aquarium […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Severum Tank Mates – FishLab

Severum Tank Mates

A freshwater fish that calls the waters of South America home, severum – sometimes called banded cichlids – are a super popular pet for folks looking to start their own freshwater aquarium. Beloved for their vibrant colors, their playful and peaceful temperament, and how easy they are to take care of these fish are a […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Platy Tank Mates – FishLab

Platy Tank Mates

Platies are some of the most popular types of aquarium fish that are native to Central America and Mexico. They are small in size and have brightly colored bodies that make them valuable to aquarists. Since platies are sociable and peaceful fish that get along well with other species, it is easy to find suitable […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Pearl Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab

Pearl Gourami Tank Mates

With silvery-brown bodies decorated with a pearlescent pattern and a black line fading from head to caudal fin, the Pearl Gourami is a beautiful fish that’s also called the lace gourami. They are gentle aquatic creatures who are easy to care for and enjoy heavy vegetation, soft lighting, and dark-colored substrate. While males get a […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Arowana Tank Mates – FishLab

Arowana Tank Mates

Also called Dragon Fish, Arowanas are unique fish with unusual prehistoric features. With large, iridescent scales, a sinuous body, dark-colored barbels, and a bony tongue, Arowanas grow up to 48 inches, so you’ll need to keep them and their tank mates in a large aquarium. Arowanas aren’t aggressive and tend to ignore other species in […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Seahorse Tank Mates – FishLab

Seahorse Tank Mates

Seahorses are fantastic miniature creatures that are a great addition to any aquatic tank. Since seahorses are slow, shy about competing for food, and require alkaline pH and specific water temperatures to survive, it’s important to choose the right tank mates that will help your seahorse feel safe and thrive.   There are many kinds of […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Black Moor Goldfish Tank Mates – FishLab

Black Moor Goldfish Tank Mates

As great as your googly-eyed Black Moor Goldfish may be, there’s no shame in wanting more variety in your aquarium! To do this without disrupting your tank, however, you’ll need to know the most suitable black moor goldfish tank mates options. The best black moor goldfish tank mates are ones which not only thrive in […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Yoyo Loach Tank Mates – FishLab

Yoyo Loach Tank Mates

Looking for a way to spice up your aquarium without freaking your yoyo loach out? Look no further than this guide, where we’ll go over the 15 best yoyo loach tank mates! The best yoyo loach tank mates are ones which are comparable in size, or peaceful in temperament. For example, catfish species such as […]

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Last update: November 8, 2023

15 Best Ghost Shrimp Tank Mates – FishLab

Ghost Shrimp Tank Mates

If you’re hoping to add even more quirky critters to a tank that already has the incredible ghost shrimp occupying it, chances are, you’ll need to know which are the most ideal ghost shrimp tank mates! The best ghost shrimp tank mates are typically shrimp that occupy different zones of the aquarium or are unlikely […]