Over more recent years there have been many scientific studies carried out and new species are still being discovered, enhancing our understanding of seahorses. The scientific name for dwarf seahorses is, Hippocampus zosterae. In the wild, dwarf seahorse found in the shallows amongst the Zostera seagrass beds, (after which they are named) throughout the Gulf … Read more
The hatchetfish are placed in their own family the Gasteropelecidae. They have been called freshwater flying fish because of their habit of leaping from the water to avoid danger. The name hatchet fish comes from their unusual shape, the belly is extended downwards to form a thin blade-like keel resembling a curved hatchet. This blade … Read more
While Hermit Crabs are very easy to care for, they are living creatures that DO NEED a very specific environment in order to survive. If you can’t supply this type of environment, then your Hermit Crabs won’t be happy and they will most likely die. I’m not trying to deter you from owning a few … Read more
Triops, usually called Dinosaur Shrimp, Shield Shrimp or Tadpole Shrimp, have seen the dinosaurs and giant mammals go into extinction. They continued to live in bodies of freshwater and eventually became our pets. Their ability to withstand the test of time is the reason why people call them “living fossils.” And you can easily take … Read more
These crustaceans are sometimes called water fleas, due to the constant, characteristic hopping motion they make. There are numerous species of cladocerans (the group of crustaceans to which these creatures belong), but for the sake of simplicity, I will use the terms “daphnia” or “water fleas” when I refer to them collectively. Hobbyists culture only … Read more
If the thought of having new baby goldfish is appealing to you, then you will need to learn all there is to know about achieving the best results when breeding your goldfish and having goldfish eggs in the tank. Naturally, when it comes to breeding goldfish in an aquarium, it takes more than sticking a … Read more
There is much more to feeding your goldfish than you may realize. It is important that you follow specific guidelines, as well as understand that you can’t just feed your fish anything when you feel like it. It’s not that goldfish are picky creatures; on the contrary, the reason is that goldfish are actually pigs … Read more
If you may want to start with a smaller planted tank, especially if you’re getting a hatchling or juvenile turtle, keep in mind that as the turtle grows you will have to buy bigger setups, including new lighting and filtration systems. It is often less expensive in the long run to buy the proper tank … Read more
With the wide variety of colors and types of mollies available, it is no wonder that the Molly fish is such a widespread species among fish keepers. Molly Fish Temperature Mollies are a tropical fish and will typically require a heater as they need their water to be kept at stable temperatures between the range … Read more
Brine shrimp are the live food most commonly used by aquarists. Many pet shops carry live adult brine shrimp. Fish breeders hatch out the eggs (sometimes called cysts) and feed the shrimp nauplii (young hatchling stage) to baby fish and also to small adult fish. As the name implies, brine shrimp live in bodies of … Read more