Acan Coral is a large polyp stony coral, they have a stony structure with large fleshy polyps. They come in various colors, including purple, red, green, blue, orange, brown, rust, pale tan, and pale grey. There are several varieties of Alcan Coral, and they are native to the south pacific, especially the Philippines and Hong …
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Phoenix Moss (Fissidens Fontanus) is a freshwater aquatic moss. It is a fluffy, green plant that will attach and grow on many surfaces. It can grow into a large mat to provide refuge for fry fish and shrimp. It can also be a grazing surface for shrimp. It gets its Latin name from its appearance. …
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Common Name Arrow Crab / Yellow Line Arrow Crabs Scientific Name Stenorhynchus Seticornis Origin Ocean / Coral Reefs Temperature 72F – 78F Water pH 8.1 to 8.4 Size 2.5 inches Diet Omnivorous Arrow Crab Facts Arrow Crabs are nocturnal and this means that they sleep during the day and are most active at night. Arrow …
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Frogspawn Coral (Euphyllia divisa) is a large polyp stony coral and is one of the most popular options in saltwater reef aquariums. The most important part of keeping Frogspawn Coral is ensuring your tank conditions are at the proper levels. If you don’t set up your tank correctly, then you won’t get the most out …
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A Brief History of The Blue Velvet Shrimp Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) have become a popular aquarium shrimp among many aquarists in recent years. It’s not difficult to see why, since they are an awesome pet shrimp. They have beautiful coloration, they’re hardy, easily bred, and readily available in most countries. But when considering …
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Catappa leaves, also known as Indian almond leaves, have long been used by Betta breeders to encourage spawning and protect eggs and fish from fungal infection. Not only for Betta breeding, these useful leaves are finding applications with other species. Hobbyists setting up blackwater aquariums use Catappa leaves to give their fish natural and healthy …
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Caridina shrimp is a freshwater shrimp from the family Atydae that takes very well to an aquarium. They are native to the tropical and subtropical waters of Asia, mainly the southeast countries such as Thailand. They are also known to be found in certain locations within Africa and Oceania. Their natural habitat is the bottom of slow-flowing …
Family Atyidae Genus Neocaridina Number of Species Approximately 24-26 known species Temperature 57F – 84F Size Approximately 1.6 inches Food & Diet Omnivorous Water pH 6.5 – 8.0 Neocaridina Shrimp Colors and Types Neocaridina Shrimp no matter the type all have the same basic body structure. All Neocaridina Shrimp are equipped with 5 pairs of …
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Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) is a type of Caridina Shrimp, and they can make a gorgeous addition to any freshwater tank. That is if you can get your hands on some. If you want to add one of these special shrimp to your tank, then you’re going to need to research and make sure …
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Caring for any coral isn’t a task that inexperienced aquarists shouldn’t undertake. Birds Nest Coral is no exception to that. But with enough research and careful planning, you’ll be able to add this gorgeous polyp stony coral to your tank. Birds Nest Coral, also known as purple birds nest coral, needle coral, brush coral, or …
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