Explore expert tips and articles on creating the ideal tank setup for your fish—from water quality and décor to safe gear and product recommendations.
16 Articles
Animal Care & Education Team
Learn how to pick the right aquarium plants, substrate, lighting, and fertilizers to ensure that your aquarium plants thrive and stay healthy.
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Learn general guidelines and the many factors that go into attaining and stabilizing the correct water temperature and how to acclimate your fish.
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Choosing the right substrate for your aquarium is important and provides an area for beneficial bacteria to grow which keeps your aquatic environment safe.
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You’ll need to identify the type of worm before devising a solution to remove them. Learn about Detritus, Rhabdocoela and Planaria worms that can plague aquariums.
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We can help you navigate your way through all the types of lights in fish tanks and determine which type is best for your aquarium.
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Wondering why you may need CO2 in your fish aquarium? Learn the basics from a Petco aquatics specialist.
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