Dojo loaches, also called Pond Loaches or Weather Loaches are one of the best types of fish you can put in your fish tank. They are very fun to look at as they are super friendly and active most of the time. They also have a unique look that you won’t find in any other … Read more
So for my cherry shrimp care guide here I want this to be as simple as possible. I want to keep it basic and dummy-proof because that’s how I am. Let’s talk about the purest of basics – aquarium tank size, live plants, water parameters, and if you need a reverse osmosis unit for a … Read more
Hermit crab owners around the world love to watch their crabs. Despite the fact that they are rather primitive creatures, hermit crabs engage in a number of fascinating behaviors. If you spend time watching your hermit crabs, you’ll come to know each individual crab well and will recognize typical hermit crab behaviors. You know by … Read more
Many beginners become frustrated when they saw their shrimps and other creatures sick. Many questions keep arising in their mind like: How should I diagnose the disease that my shrimp seems to have? And what causes it? How do I know what symptoms point to what disease? The following are some of the steps that … Read more
A well-prepared shrimp aquarium always means resounding success in the hobby, thus making a perfect addition to your room or office. This guide will help you setup your dream shrimp aquarium and choose some tank mates you can put in. How to set up a shrimp tank? Rinse the aquarium with tap water. Never use … 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
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
Although Peacock Mantis Shrimps are kind of special (because of their looks and behavior), they really aren’t that much bigger than other types of shrimps. How big is a mantis shrimp? Peacock mantis shrimp size can be anywhere from 1 to 7 inches. They are not even scary-looking (as far as size is concerned). They … Read more
