General information Hailing from Australia, the Sunburst Fire Lobster is a larger species that has the tan to green in color with bright, fiery orange forearms and relatively small claws for their size which can be up to 7 inches. It is important to provide a freshwater aquarium of at least 50 gallons with plenty of rocks, and…
General information Nerite snails are extremely popular for their unique patterns and colors, as well as their practical benefits. They work hard to clean algae off of glass, plants, and decorations, they eat hair algae, and they keep your substrate clean and the correct color. In fact, nerite snails are widely believed to be the…
General information Clams are very popular in aquariums because they are the best kind of live filters that your aquarium can have. They help keep the aquarium clean and fresh. They do this by getting rid of the uneaten food and other unwanted materials from the water columns. They take in the water that contains…
General information Zebra Nerite Snails are the most popular species of freshwater Nerite snail in the aquarium hobby. Nerite snails are very low-maintenance and rather hardy, making them perfect for beginning aquarium enthusiasts. They can be identified by their distinct black and gold stripes running from a point at its shells tail and named for…
General information The Freshwater Asian Gold Clam offers a great choice for hobbyists seeking the unusual and also efficient filter feeder. They can help keep aquarium water clear and clean and this will result for a balanced eco-system in the tank. Unlike many freshwater bivalves, that completely bury themselves in the substrate, the Freshwater Asian Gold…
General information Japanese Trapdoor Snails are famous among recreational and professional pond and water gardeners worldwide. Japanese Trapdoor Snails are one of the few snail varieties that can over-winter well and survive in harsher northern climates. Also, this snail has a reputation of being a very tranquil, non-aggressive soft algae eater. They are a great asset in…
General information The group of crabs known commonly as fiddler crabs actually encompasses over 90 species and subspecies of the genus Uca. There are only 3 species which are native to the USA, which are Mud fiddlers, Sand fiddlers, and Red-Jointed fiddlers. Fiddler crabs are intertidal animals that live in mangrove forests, tidal creeks, sandbars, mudflats or, occasionally,…
General information This species often confused with Apple Snails, some sources refer them Apple Snail but Black Mystery Snail is not Apple Snail, though they do resemble them in shape. Apple Snails are considered an invasive species and are illegal to own in the United States. Our Mystery Snails do not grow to the tremendous…
General information Assassin snail is often called killer snail or bumblebee snail as well. However, its scientific name is Clea Helena or formerly known as Anentome Helena. Anentome Cleo is also famous among the aquarist. It has a gray body with dark spots on it and has a “cap” that covers its shell in case…
General information Gold rabbit snails also are known as elephant snail or rabbit snail comes from Indonesia and very rare in the United States. Its name come from its appearance. Gold rabbit snail has a bunny “face,” with an elongated head, drooping yellow antennae “ears,” and a long, downturned mouth. Gold Rabbit Snails possess bodies with…