What is Ich? Ich is a disease that affects many freshwater fish, and it is caused by protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Ich is also known as “Ick” or “White Spot Disease.” Parasites are routine problems for aquarists and could be worms, crustaceans (such as lice), or most often protozoa. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is a protozoan parasite whose name …
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Nerite Snails (Neritina natalensis) are herbivorous snails that are capable of living in freshwater and saltwater. Nerite Snails are also known as Zebra Nerite Snail, Tiger Nerite Snail, Spotted Nerite Snail, among many other names. The black and gold stripe patterns on their shell makes them very stunning. However, there are many types of Nerite …
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Coral Banded Shrimp (Steponus hispidus) is saltwater invertebrate that are native to the Red Sea, Western Atlantic Ocean, and the Indo-Pacific region. While they look like shrimps, they are actually decapod crustaceans. They live in rocky or coralline areas in shallow pools or deep crevices down to almost 100 feet. They live agoraphobic lives, as they are thought to live and stay in areas less than ten square feet. Males tend to exhibit territorial behavior within this area.
Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis Moluccensis) is a freshwater invertebrate that originates from Southeast Asia. Unlike many other popular shrimp in the aquarium hobby, Bamboo Shrimp are filter feeders. They will often position themselves in a place with some water current, and allow their specialized appendages to catch microscopic particles in the water.
Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) is a freshwater crayfish that is endemic to Florida in the United States. Due to their vibrant blue coloration, they’ve gained popularity as a pet crayfish. In the aquarium trade, Blue Crayfish are also known as Electric Blue Crayfish, Sapphire Crayfish, Blue Lobster, and Florida Crayfish.
Their vivid blue color makes them very unique, and they can be interesting to watch. When fully grown they reach between 4 to 6 inches, and they will explore their surroundings with their large claws.
Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), also known as Algae Eating Shrimp, Yamato Shrimp, and Japanese Shrimp, are one of the most favourite dwarf shrimp amongst aquarists. Amano Shrimp make excellent pets for beginners, as they are resilient, easy to care for and are very active, peaceful creatures. Amano Shrimp are good eaters, with a preference for algae (hence their nickname) and are fascinating to observe. Although breeding them is next to impossible, their charm and long lifespan make them a great choice for any fish keeper.
Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) are amazing beginner aquatic pets that are easy to look after, display interesting behavior, and can survive in small tanks. Cherry Shrimp are a favorite amongst aquarists for their hardy nature and inexpensive care needs. Originating from South- East Asia, these dwarf shrimp can survive in a wide range of water parameters and have no trouble breeding in captivity.
If you own a nano aquarium, chances are you’ve placed it on a table or on an existing shelf of your own. Nano tanks are small and lightweight, so most of them can easily fit on top of an existing furniture in your home. Unlike larger aquarium with substantial weight, a dedicated purpose built stand …
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As a fishkeeper or an aquarium hobbyist, you may have noticed that your tank has bubbles in it. You may have even asked yourself why the bubbles are there, if they are harmful, and how to get rid of them? There are different reasons that this can occur. The goal of this post is to …
A Seiryu Stone is a blueish grey colored stone that originates in Japan. They can be identified by the jagged ridges and the white calcite veins that run through it. Since these stone have characteristics that uniquely represents stones in nature, they have gained popularity as a hardscape material for aquariums. Seiryu Stone, also known …
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