If you’ve ever kept snails in an aquarium, you may have noticed them falling from the top of the tank or the glass. This curious behavior begs the question: why does it happen? Is it normal or cause for concern? If you’re curious about these answers, you’re not alone. In fact, I’ve had these same …
On several occasions, I have observed my snail seemingly eating its own shell. Initially, I dismissed this behavior as a meaningless and infrequent incident. Over the years, I came across several accounts of aquarists witnessing their snails engaging in the same behavior of apparently consuming their own shells. Drawing from my experience and knowledge on …
Not once I caught my snails hanging at the top of the tank. At first, I didn’t think much of it and assumed they enjoyed being there. Over time, I came to realize that this behavior may indicate a more serious underlying issue in some cases. Hence, I decided to devote an entire article to …
Many aquarists are concerned once they realize that their snail has not touched its food for several days. This immediately raises several questions: Why is my snail not eating? Did I do something wrong? Does this mean my snail is sick? Because I used to ponder these questions myself, I have chosen to devote an …
Many aquarists wake up one day to find their beloved snail laying on its side. At least that’s what happened to me a few months ago. This immediately raises several questions: Is it normal for the snail to lie on its side? Could he be dead or is he just sleeping? What should I do …
We all know that ammonia is a dangerous substance in fish tanks, especially for marine animals such as fish, snails, and shrimp. But how do corals react to ammonia? Are they sensitive like fish? Or can they actually help with ammonia by consuming it? These are all questions I have often asked myself in the …
While many aquarium owners use light in their reef tanks, a growing number of them are becoming interested in corals that can thrive with little to no light. As I have received numerous questions on this topic, I have decided to compile all the essential information in one place. So, without further ado, let’s dive …
In my early days of fish keeping, I discovered that fish require several hours of darkness to sleep. But I knew little then about corals. Do these creatures sleep like other organisms in reef tanks? Do they need as many hours of darkness as humans? Since I heard many fish owners asking themselves the same …
It is widely known that corals need proper lighting to grow. But illuminating a reef tank is pretty challenging, as there are many factors to consider. Which types of corals require higher light intensities than others? Which color should I choose? How do I adjust the intensity? Since I have faced all these questions in …
We all know the variety of colors that reef tanks can be lit in, whether it’s blue, white, purple, green, red, etc. However, choosing the best color for a coral tank can be quite frustrating, as there are many variables in the equation. That is why I decided to devote an entire article to this …
It’s pretty well known that light has a direct correlation with the health of aquatic animals, including fish, shrimp, and snails. But how does it affect corals? Will they grow differently when exposed to different light intensities and colors? Since I asked myself this question quite often a few years ago, I decided to devote …