As I got my first Tiger shrimp, I was very excited. The first question I had was whether I could grow other types of shrimp with that particular wonderful species. As it turns out, the answer is yes, and the variety is quite impressive. Tiger shrimp can live with Cherry, Amano, Ghost, Bamboo, and Blue …
As I saw my betta fish gasping for air, I was left utterly confused. Was it just my imagination? Was there something stuck in its mouth? As it turns out, there are many reasons for bettas to gasp for air, and I was able to find out what was at the bottom of the mystery. …
One of the first questions I asked myself when I started my mystery snail collection was what other snails I could pair with them. After extensive research and numerous attempts, I finally came up with the ultimate list of snails that can successfully live with them in the same tank. Mystery snails can live with …
When I had to choose a tank for my future betta fish, the first question that popped into my head was whether I should get a tall or a long one. After days of research and a lot of confusion, I finally made the decision. In this article, I’ll discuss what it means to have …
As I considered getting a ghost shrimp tank, I wanted to learn more about what they do inside aquariums. Do they serve any beneficial functions? What are the benefits of having ghost shrimp in a tank? As time passed, I learned that these little creatures are definitely worth having. Ghost shrimp are scavengers, so they …
One of the first questions I had, when I found out I would have a betta fish, was whether he could live in cold water. So naturally, I did some research. Luckily, I gathered the information before exposing my betta to the cold. Betta fish can live in cold water, although that will harm their …
As a ghost shrimp owner, one of the hardest things to choose is the type of fish that will share your tank with your shrimp. It’s always important to think about how peaceful each individual type of fish is, but when you factor in the shrimps’ natural need to hover and snack on algae, it …
When I got my first ghost shrimp, I immediately wondered whether they would clean my tank. I heard stories that they can eat algae and leftovers, but I wasn’t sure. I finally found the answer, and it’s pretty awesome. Here, I’ll tell you whether ghost shrimp are capable of cleaning a fish tank or not. …
As I started raising mystery snails as a pet, I quickly realized the importance of the number of snails to keep in one tank at any given time. That struck me after the severe outbreak I experienced in my aquarium. As time passed, I learned how many mystery snails should be per gallon and how …
As I introduced cherry shrimp to my tank, I noticed that some snails disappeared, including my mystery snails. At first, I thought that maybe the shrimp ate them. But as time passed, I learned that this was probably not the case. Cherry shrimp are not likely to eat living snails. Even though they are considered …