Taylor Steed

Taylor has over ten years of experience keeping freshwater and saltwater aquariums in both laboratory and personal settings. As someone who is immediately emotionally-invested in every marine creature she encounters, Taylor is excited to use her experience and expertise to help new aquarium hobbyists create the best environment possible for their fish and invertebrates.

Best Filters for Turtle Aquariums

Top 8 Best Filters for Turtle Aquariums (Buying Guide & Reviews)

One of the most important habitat considerations when setting up your turtle tank is the filtration system. As anyone who has ever had a turtle can attest, turtles have extremely high bioloads. They are messy eaters, and they eat and take care of their business underwater. As a result, turtle tanks require a strong filtration …

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Freshwater Aquarium Crabs

7 Crabs for Your Freshwater Aquarium

When creating a freshwater aquarium ecosystem, there is no better creature to add than a freshwater crab. With spitfire personalities, incredible intelligence, easygoing tank preferences, and vibrant colors, freshwater crabs are guaranteed to improve any tank you create. However, like all living things, freshwater crabs require specific habitat characteristics to survive. The following article outlines …

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Set up Turtle Tank

A Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up the Ideal Turtle Habitat

If you’ve ever interacted with a freshwater turtle, you know that the turtle stereotypes you’ve heard are horribly incorrect. Turtles are upbeat, inquisitive, and bubbly creatures with humorous personalities and gentle spirits. Thanks to their long life expectancies and relatively low maintenance requirements, turtles can be the perfect addition to any home. However, though they …

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Aquarium Tetra Species

15 Fantastic Types of Tetra Species for Freshwater Aquariums

Tetra fish are one of the most popular groups of fish for personal freshwater aquariums. With over 700 different species, tetra fish span the spectrum of colors, shapes, and sizes. Therefore, the hardest part about adding a tetra species to your aquarium is narrowing it down to just one! Below, we’ve provided an overview of …

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