Devon Ashcroft

Devon has cycled more tanks than he can count, killed his share of beginner fish along the way, and writes so you don't repeat his mistakes.

How articles get written

Every guide on The Home Aquarist starts with a real question readers ask about freshwater aquariums and fishkeeping how-tos. Drafts are researched against reputable sources, edited for clarity, and updated when best practices change. Nothing is published to fill space: if a topic doesn't deserve a full answer, it doesn't get an article.

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