Aquarium

Duncan Coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga)

Duncan Coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga): Ultimate Care Guide

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 Coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)

Bubble Corals | The Ultimate Care Guide

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 Snail (Cipangopaludina)

Japanese Trapdoor Snail (Cipangopaludina): Ultimate Care Guide

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.

Thai Micro Crab

Thai Micro Crab (Limnopilos naiyanetri): Ultimate Care Guide

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.

Mystery Snail

Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii): Ultimate Care Guide

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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