Sulawesi Shrimp, Caridina dennerli, were discovered in 2007 and are dwarf shrimp that is quickly growing in popularity. The Sulawesi Shrimp is a type of Caridina Shrimp, and they are also known as White Glove Shrimp. They are small animals only reaching an inch in length. They are a bright red color with white spots …
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Common Name Red Claw Crab Scientific Name Perisesarma Bidens Origin Pacific Ocean / Asia Temperature 70-88°F Water Parameters 7.5 – 8.5 pH Adult Size up to 4 inches Diet Omnivorous Red Claw Crab Facts Red Claw Crabs are very efficient climbers, and you will need to invest in a tank that has a good lid …
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The Duncan Coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga) is a welcome addition to any salt-water home aquarium. Native to Australia and the South China Sea, Duncan Coral usually settle on a reef or bed in deep, slow-moving water. They live in branching or clustered colonies about 100 feet below the surface. Sometimes Duncan Coral is also called Whisker …
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Bubble Corals can be found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, and they are often mistaken for fish eggs or even soft coral. Bubble Corals are a type of LPS. This means that they are large, polyped, and stony. Bubble Corals are delicate, and can be easily damaged by heavy water flow. They are found in habitats that are protected, and have low flow. If you are looking for them, you will most likely find them wedged in places with murky waters.
Japanese Trapdoor Snails can have a wide variety of colorations on their shells. The shells can range in color from varying shades of black, brown, and green. The shells can even have white mixed in. For the snail body, you can expect it to be the typical brownish-tan coloration that you can find in most snails, with antennae that extend outward. The texture of the Japanese Trapdoor Snail’s shell is slightly grooved due to the growth pattern.
Have you ever seen a picture of a goldfish with a belly so big it’s about to burst? Rotund and likely laying on the bottom, this poor specimen may have had Dropsy. The term Dropsy was originally used in human medicine is less modern times. This was a catch all term that usually meant edema …
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Fin rot, in general terms, is an active infection involving the fins that as it progresses can cause the fins to “rot” away. The most common cause of fin rot is trauma to the fish that disrupts their slime coat and external tissues leading to bacterial infections. These infections can have even secondarily fungal infections. …
The Thai Micro Crab (Limnopilos naiyanetr), also known as the False Spider Crab, is a tiny, fully aquatic, crustacean! A fully aquatic organism is one that spends its entire lifespan submerged under water. Thai Micro Crabs were first discovered in 1991. They are endemic to Tha Chin River in the Nakhon Pathom Province of Thailand. To date, Tha Chin River is the only body of water where these tiny freshwater creatures have been found. There, they inhabit the roots of river plants called hyacinth.
The Vampire Crab is a unique tank pet that is different from the rest. Although they do not drink blood as their name suggests, Vampire Crabs are creatures of the night with nocturnal habits. What makes this crustacean unique is they are a semi-terrestrial species, living on the land as well as in the water. …
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Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) are one of the most popular freshwater snails among aquarium hobbyists. They originate from South America, with the most abundant populations existing in Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. Due to their hardy and prolific nature, Mystery Snails are an invasive species in some parts of the world. The Mystery Snail is …
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