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 …
Snails are easily one of the most controversial creatures in the aquarium game. Many people view them as pests because of their ability to arrive in tanks uninvited and their prolific reproductive rates. However, no matter how big or small, every snail species can bring a lot of beneficial qualities to an aquarium. If you’re …
Keeping shrimp is simple … if you make sure that you’ve put in the time to create an awesome environment. Instead of fumbling in the dark and killing some of your inverts, let’s hop right into creating a tank that both you and your shrimp will love!
Whatever shrimp you might have in your tank, plants are almost a requirement. They help your animals to thrive and also balance the ecosystem that exists within their tank. While all plants are good for shrimp, some do particularly well in the same conditions as our inverts. Others provide optimal hiding spaces without hiding the …
Cherry Shrimp are astoundingly popular in aquaria, but the novice often has many questions. If you’re looking to get them answered, you’re in the right place. I’m going to break down the care requirements of Neocardina davidi for you, and give you the information you need to create a thriving colony of these attractive invertebrates.
Cherry shrimp are easy-going invertebrates, but you’ll still need to be careful about the livestock kept with them. If you’re looking to breed, things become even more difficult. Most people like to keep other animals with their shrimp, so read on. I’ll break down some of the best tank mates for you, and then we’ll …
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Invertebrates are an essential part of planted tanks, but there’s a bit more to their care than tossing in some ghost shrimp and hoping for the best. Shrimp, especially, seem to mystify beginners. While the overall care is easy, they often seem prone to some specific issues. Are you looking to learn more about freshwater …
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