Bumblebee Snails can be a great and eye-catching addition to your tank’s cleanup crew. Originating in the Indo-Pacific region, they can also be found as far away as Florida and Kenya. Along with eating meaty leftovers, these snails will hunt and kill Vermetid Snails. Vermetid Snails are an aquarium nuisance species which can harm corals. …
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What is Green Water? If you’ve had aquariums for any length of time, odds are you’ve had to deal with green water in a fish tank at least once. Green water is caused by a sudden population explosion of suspended algae known as phytoplankton. Any healthy tank will have some algae in it, but they …
Setting up a fish tank does not have to be a complicated task, but it is important that key requirements are met. One of these key requirements is aquarium filtration and oxygenation. There are various tank setups, and not all fish tanks achieve this in the same way. However, a good portion of fish tanks …
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What are Banana Worms? Banana Worms (Panagrellus Nepenthicola) are a small nematode which is often cultured as live fish food for fish fry. They are not parasitic and are completely harmless to humans. Of the various types of small worms raised for fish food, Banana Worms are one of the smallest. This tiny species only …
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What are Walter Worms? Walter Worms (Panagrellus Silusioides) are a species of nematode which is commonly grown as live fish food, especially for fish fry and juvenile fish. They are clear to white and have worm like shape and movement. This species is very small and can be hard to see without a magnifying glass …
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What are Microworms (Panagrellus redivivus) Microworms (Panagrellus redivivus) are a small free-living nematode which is popular amongst fish breeders as a live fish food for small fish fry. Sometimes called the “beer mat nematode,” due to their occurrence in constantly moist felt beer mats. It is a common species first discovered in 1776. Panagrellus redivivus …
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What is a Vinegar Eel (Turbatrix aceti) Vinegar eels are not eels but rather non-parasitic nematodes that live in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. They are a popular type of live fish food for feeding fish fry and small juvenile fish. One of their advantages as a food source is their small size and ability to …
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The peppermint shrimp, or Lysmata wurdemanni, is a saltwater reef shrimp that adds a burst of color to your tank with their pink or off-white color and red stripes. In its natural habitat, it can be found 3-90 feet below sea level. The tropical waters in the West Atlantic to the Caribbean are home to …
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The emerald crab, also known by its scientific name, Mithraculus Sculptus, could be a great addition to the right saltwater aquarium. Emerald crabs are known to come from Caribbean reefs where they have plenty of places to hide during the day. Since they are nocturnal, you most likely will not see them during the day, …
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One of the more overlooked freshwater species from the fish tanks is the vampire shrimp, also known by their scientific name Atya gabonesis. This reclusive shrimp with this dangerous name are naturally found in Western Africa and South America. They have also been introduced to the waterways in Florida. They are usually found in the …
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