Pete’s Aquatics

Freshwater aquarium guides, shrimp care help, fish health troubleshooting, and practical tools for building a stable tank.

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Start with the problem in front of you. Each path points to practical guides, tools, and reviews before you spend money or make a risky tank change.

Set up a tankCycling, stocking, water tests, beginner gear, and mistakes to avoid. Keep shrimp stableParameters, acclimation, feeding, molting, plants, and shrimp-safe filtration. Diagnose fish healthSymptoms, stress, water-quality problems, and treatment decision paths. Fix filtrationFilter choices, flow, noise, media, maintenance, and tank-size fit. Plan plantsLow-tech plants, algae prevention, lighting, substrates, and shrimp cover. Compare equipmentResearch-backed reviews, comparison pages, disclosures, and methodology.

Tools first

Pick gear and check water before changing the tank.

The fastest aquarium fixes usually start with fit and measurements: tank size, livestock, filtration, water parameters, and whether the tank is ready for more animals.

Aquarium Equipment FinderChoose filters, heaters, lights, and starter gear by tank size and use case. TDS CalculatorEstimate remineralizer and water-change effects for shrimp and freshwater tanks.

Free checklist

Get the aquarium cycling cheat sheet.

Use the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate checkpoints before adding livestock or troubleshooting a new tank.

Get the Cycling Cheat Sheet

High-value guides

Useful next reads

Peaceful community fishChoose calm fish by tank size, group count, and compatibility. Acclimate shrimp safelyDrip and no-drip methods, timing, and water-parameter checks. 10-gallon filter comparisonCompare HOB and internal filter options by flow, noise, and fit. Aqueon QuietFlow reviewSee who should buy it, who should skip it, and cartridge-cost tradeoffs.

About the site

Practical aquarium help from Pete’s tanks.

Pete’s Aquatics is built around freshwater aquarium care, shrimp keeping, fish health, and product research. Reviews and affiliate links are separated from care advice, and comparison pages should explain who a product fits before sending you to a retailer.

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New Shrimp Checklist AvailableYour free shrimp-keeping checklist is ready to download.Filter Reviews UpdatedHonest filter reviews with clear sizing notes, setup guidance, and buyer reminders.More Tank Photos Coming SoonNew tank photos, water-test snapshots, and equipment updates are coming this month.