Mystery snails are popular additions to home aquariums. Theyâre beautifully colored, low maintenance, and help control algae growth. Unfortunately, mystery snail nutrition is often overlooked. Do you know what to feed mystery snails? How much and how often should they be fed? Will mystery snails eat your live plants? How do you feed mystery snails…
Are you an aquarist looking for a change from keeping fish? The fiddler crab may be what you are looking for. Hardy and engaging, these two-inch creatures are low-maintenance and can live for three years in captivity. Fiddler crabs get their name from the malesâ distinctive claws. The males have one claw thatâs much larger than the other…
If youâve been exploring the benefits of getting a mystery snail or want to provide the best care for the ones you already have, this is the best article you could read. These beautiful, unique freshwater creatures light up your tank with their attractive colors and are the perfect option if algae depletion is a…
If youâre thinking about adding some mollusk friends to your aquarium, then snails are a great idea. Snails can be a great addition to any tank, acting as great tank mates for betta fish as well as practical benefits like algae control. But when it comes to housing your snails, you might have concerns about overcrowding…
The blue velvet shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. blue) is a species of freshwater shrimp with an electrifying blue color. If youâre looking for an addition to your aquarium thatâs easy to care for, quickly reproduces, and whose appearance makes for a captivating sight, youâre right to consider this unique breed of shrimp. A bonus? They…
Ghost Shrimp, also commonly known as Glass Shrimp, are a class of decapods crustaceans, swimming crustaceans commonly seen in freshwater aquariums. Their easy availability means that they are a common addition to many tanks. They generally have two positions, one as feeders to larger fish and the second as highly effective tank cleaners. Easily overlooked…
Red Cherry shrimps (Neocaridina denticulata sinensis) are freshwater shrimps that can be easily bred and maintained in an aquarium. Ranging in various shades of red, these shrimps make beautiful ornamental additions to any aquarium. They are also preferred by owners of aquariums for their immense appetite for organic detritus and algae, which make them useful…