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Fishkeeping Articles & Guides
Welcome to the Avocation360 blog, where you’ll find practical advice and detailed guides for every aspect of aquarium keeping. Whether you’re setting up your first tank or looking to improve your breeding techniques, these articles provide clear, tested solutions to common fishkeeping challenges.
Our content covers three main areas: aquarium setup and maintenance, fish breeding from courtship to raising fry, and species specific care requirements. Each article draws from hands on experience managing multiple tanks, solving real problems, and successfully keeping fish healthy through their entire lifecycle.
New hobbyists will find beginner friendly guides that explain essential concepts like the nitrogen cycle, water parameters, and choosing compatible fish species. More experienced aquarists can explore advanced topics including breeding strategies, fry nutrition, and maintaining optimal water chemistry for different fish varieties.
All articles are written in straightforward language that anyone can understand and apply immediately. You’ll get honest recommendations based on methods that actually work in home aquariums, not just theoretical advice. Whether you’re dealing with algae problems, planning your first spawn, or selecting new tank mates, you’ll find actionable information that helps you make better decisions.
Browse by category to find exactly what you need, or explore our latest articles to discover new tips and techniques. Each guide includes practical steps, common mistakes to avoid, and insights gained from years of keeping and breeding fancy goldfish and other popular aquarium species.
Categories
Tank setup, maintenance, equipment, water quality, and creating healthy environments
Spawning preparation, egg care, raising fry, and developing quality breeding lines
Species profiles, compatibility, feeding, behavior, and health care
Start exploring below to improve your fishkeeping skills and avoid the costly mistakes many beginners make. New articles are added regularly as I continue learning and testing new methods in my own fishroom.
All Posts
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How To Decorate Your Fish Tank For Halloween
Here we will discuss some Halloween Fish Tank Decor Ideas that will transform your fish tank into a spooky haven with these safe, fish-friendly decor ideas!
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Best Household Plants For Your Aquarium
Here we explore the best house plants to use in your fish tank to create the most beautiful natural aesthetic for your home aquarium
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Best Freshwater Fish For Beginners (Top 14)
Explore the best and most popular beginner freshwater fish for your aquarium. You can easily choose the best selection for your new tank.
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How Many Fish Can I Have In My Tank?
Here we will discuss the factors to consider when stocking your fish tank so you can easily calculate how many fish you can have in your tank.
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How To Make Green Water Culture For Fish
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to culture green water without a starter at home, plus tips and tricks for success, making it easy to make at home.
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How To Make Beneficial Bacteria For Aquarium At Home (DIY)
Here I will explain step by step how you can culture your own beneficial bacteria for your aquarium fish tanks, keeping your fish happy and healthy.
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Live Food For Fish
I will discuss the at-home live fish food options available to you, and how you can get started with your endless supply of healthy fish food.
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How To Culture Banana Worms (Live Fish Food)
Here we will go through everything you need to know to have an endless supply of live fish food for fry called Banana Worms
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How To Culture Microworms (Live Fish Food)
Here we will go through everything you need to know to have an endless supply of live fish food for your fry called Microworms
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How To Raise (Setup) White Worms For Fish Food
Here we will go through how you can start the setup and raise your own white worm farm in a DIY way at home
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How To Keep Tubifex Worms (Live Fish Food)
Here we will go through how you can start and maintain your own Tubifex worm farm in a DIY way at home
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How To Cultivate Daphnia (At Home)
Here we will go through everything you need to know to have an endless supply of live fish food called Daphnia
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Plakat Betta Male vs Female (Main Differences)
Plakat Betta fish don’t have the long, flowing fins of male Betta splendens, which helps quickly identify the sex. Here are the easiest ways to tell the difference.
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Common Freshwater Fish Diseases (Symptoms And Treatments)
Here we will explore some of the most common goldfish diseases, their symptoms, and appropriate treatments. Helping you identify these symptoms quickly.
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What Are The Best Plants For A Betta Fish Tank?
Here we will discuss what beginner-friendly plants are best in your Betta fish tank to ensure your Betta fish stays happy and healthy.
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What Do I Need For A Shrimp Tank (The Basics)
If you have, want to start or add a few shrimp to your current tank, here I will discuss the basic and necessities for keeping shrimp happy and healthy
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Are Sponge Filters Good For An Aquarium?
If you aren’t sure what the purpose is of a sponge filter or just want to find out if it is worth it to purchase, here we will investigate it all.
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Best Betta Fish Tank Mates
What fish can you keep with your aggressive Betta fish to add color and visual interest to your tank? Here, we will answer that question.
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How To Make Snello (Snail Food Jello)
If you want to make sure you treat your snails to the yummiest homemade treat, I will provide you with recipes and tips on how to make Snello quick and easy.
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My Mystery Snail Laid Eggs: What Do I Do?
If your Mystery or Apple Snail laid eggs and you don’t know what to do. Here is a detailed breakdown to answer all your questions.
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My Betta Fish Laid Eggs What Do I Do?
If you have unexpectedly ended up with eggs in your tank like me, I cover what I did to get the GloBetta fry hatched and safely on their way.
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Types Of Aquarium Snails To Add To Your Fish Tank Or Pond
Are you looking at getting some beginner friendly snails for your aquarium. Here we will look at the pros and cons of each beginner friendly snail.
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What Fish Are Good With Goldfish Tank Mates
Do you want to add some fish with your current fish but not sure if they would be compatible. Here I will discuss everything you need to consider
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How To Setup A New Fish Tank At Home
Here’s everything you need to know to set up your new fish tank at home and get it ready for your fish. Covering the basics and the “what to do”
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How To Breed Neon Tetras (Eggs To Adults)
Here I will go through all the steps you need to take to hatch healthy Neon Tetra fish from an egg to an adult.
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The Benefits Of Using A Spawning Mop
Here I will discuss the benefits of using a homemade spawning mop and how it will improve your goldfish breeding experience.
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How To Make A Spawning Mop For Goldfish Breeding
Do you want to know how to make your own goldfish breeding spawning mop at home, here I will take you through it step by step.
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How To Breed Goldfish For Beginners
Here, I will discuss everything such as the conditions and challenges you need to understand to get started with goldfish breeding.
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What Substrate Is Best For Goldfish?
What substrate would work best for your goldfish tank? Here, we will discuss the pros and cons of each option so you can make a better choice.
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What Can I Feed My Goldfish?
Here we will explore what household and other food you can feed your Goldfish to keep them happy and healthy with a balanced diet & food preparation tips.
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What Do Baby Black Moor Fish Look Like? (Fantails Too)
Here I will discuss what Black Moor and Fantail mixed babies would look like after four months. The troubles I faced, photos and their characteristics.
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How Do I Start Aquascaping My New Tank?
Here, we discuss the steps and considerations you have to take while planning the set up of your aquascaping fish tank.
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What Do I Need To Start Aquascaping?
Here we discuss each aquacsaping style and provide you with resources your need to successfully get started on your aquascaping fish tank journey.
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Beginner Friendly Styles Of Aquascaping
If you want to start aquascaping, you first need to figure out what aquarium style you want. Here, you will find all the information you need to decide.
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What Is The Difference Between A Comet And A Common Goldfish?
Do you want to find out how you can tell the Comet and Common Goldfish apart. Here you will find all the details and pictures that you need to do exactly that.
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What Goldfish Can I Add To My Outdoor Pond?
Want to know which fish you need to avoid when gathering Goldfish for your pond? We discuss all of the breeds to avoid in our informative article.
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How Do I Know If I Have A Male Or Female Goldfish?
Are you confused as to which of your goldfish are male or female? Look no further as we explain how you can easily identify the difference.
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What Decorations Can I Add To My Goldfish Tank?
If you are stuck trying to figure out the type of decorations you can add to your aquarium, look no further! We offer you the best practical guidance.
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What To Do When Your Fish Lay Eggs
If you unexpectedly end up with eggs in your tank, I cover what I did to get the fry hatched and safely on their way. Here’s what to do when your fish lay eggs.
