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Freshwater Fish and Aquariums

Freshwater and Tropical Fish

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Beginner Freshwater Aquarium

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Tropical Fish Diseases

Get help with tropical fish diseases such as dropsy, swim bladder disorder, neon tetra disease, and other freshwater fish emergencies.
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Saltwater Fish and Coral Reef Tanks

Saltwater Fish

Discuss different species of saltwater fish, their characteristics and compatibility.
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Beginner Saltwater Aquariums

Discuss all aspects of starting and maintaining saltwater aquariums.
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Saltwater Fish Diseases

Get help with saltwater fish diseases such as ich and other problems that threaten saltwater fish.
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Other Aquatic Environments

Ponds and Waterfalls

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Vivariums and Reptiles

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Reference Material

Brackish Water Fish Profiles

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Alphabetical List of Fish Species

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TFK Resources

DIY Aquarium

Learn how to do it yourself; create your own aquarium equipment and accessories.
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Aquarium Products Reviews

Review aquarium related products, services, and equipment.
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Member Submitted Articles

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Aquarium Clubs and Events

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The Tropical Fish Keeping Community

Diving

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Fish Memorials

Memorialize aquarium fish you have lost here by sharing special moments, pictures, etc.
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TFK Member Classifieds

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Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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  1. Ok, so i'm going out today(after work) and buying a 29 gallon tank to hopefully keep some guppies, Glofish and Platy in and (maybe if it won't kill anything) angelfish(s) But currently my financial situation only allows me to buy the 29 gallon starter kit(this one Top Fin® 29 Gallon Starter Kit...
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  2. Hi I'm new to this hobby I have a orange common molly fish is she pregnant or fat I'm not too sure can someone please help me out so I know whether to separate her I don't know with if she's pregnant does she get a black gravid spot like guppies some one please help
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  3. I am so confused! Lol! I would love to know if this ram is male or female. I have asked fish groups, several people tell me male because of the no pink belly. Dorsal spines are slightly taller And one person who is set on a female(breeds them). Blue shining through black and there won't...
      4 replies   248 views
  4. Hey there I have a plecotimus that is fairly fat and I am not sure if it is a bushy nose plecos. There is no sign of any bristles. It might be full grown if it is a BNP. They say that female bnp's don't have any bristles but I have about 30 bnp's and many of my female bnp's have a few bristles...
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