Scuds can be great for an aquarium, but they can also be dangerous for shrimp, snails, and even plants. Even worse is that scuds are good at hitchhiking into a tank via a new fish or plant being introduced into the tank. Because of this, you’ll probably end up with them in your aquarium. If … Read more
If you keep Malaysian trumpet snails in your freshwater tank, you may end up with an overpopulation issue due to feeding them too much. They reproduce quickly and often when well-fed, thereby taking over the aquarium and making it difficult for the rest of the creatures and plants. They can be very beneficial to a … Read more
It is no secret that the ghost shrimp is considered a good beginner’s shrimp – a species to start out with if you are just beginning to incorporate shrimp in your freshwater tank. It is small, reasonably easy to care for and it is constantly on the move, which makes it both fun and interesting … Read more
When choosing exactly which amazing creatures you would like to have in your home tank it is very important to know whether or not the two will get along. Will they fight? Will they eat the same food? Will they even eat each other? Certainly, if you choose creatures that are amicable, then you will … Read more
Shrimp can make great additions to your home aquarium. They are very easy to care for, hassle-free, and are not particularly fussy eaters. They will not make a nuisance of themselves or pester the other fish in your tank. Their appetite for almost anything means that they will happily hoover up little bits of leftover … Read more
Do you have a planted tank and want to know the best ways to deal with fish waste? Shrimp will eat it, making them the perfect cleanup crew to add to your tank. They won’t eat your plants or dig up their roots, making them very beneficial animals to have around. There’s a lot to … Read more
Planted tanks are becoming increasingly popular among aquarium enthusiasts. In contrast with traditional aquariums where the emphasis is on the fish, planted tanks are all about showcasing a variety of live aquatic plants. While most planted tanks do contain some aquatic animal life, any fish or other wildlife are intended to complement the plants rather … Read more
My guess is if you’re reading this post, you’ve been trying to keep ghost shrimp in the past, or you’ve been trying to keep ghost shrimp right now, and you’ve been having them die off and you’re looking for a couple of the reasons why they’ve been dying. You’ve come to the right place, because … Read more
Are you looking for an awesome algae eater that has become a permanent staple in my planted aquariums? Keep reading, as I share the amazing world of Amano shrimp and why you need to keep one. I don’t think I really knew much about Amano shrimp the first time I got one. I didn’t even … Read more
Ever wanted to keep something entirely new that’s not a fish, shrimp, or snail? Then you may have heard of Thai micro crabs. They’re entirely aquatic, very shy. So are they worth it or not? Keep reading to find out. when I got the Thai micro crabs, they are obviously very small brownish color. So … Read more
