General information Requires well-filtered water and the plants. The aquarium should be covered, they have a tendency to escape from open tanks. Peaceful but may eat eggs and should not be combined with aggressive species, which could damage the delicate tentacles. Reproduction involves the deposition of a large cluster of eggs, with its characteristic pink color and…
General information These snails can also be named as a Gold Mystery Snail, a Golden Mystery Snail, a Golden Inca Snail, a Golden Snail, a Yellow Snail, an Inca Snail or by some other name. The Gold Mystery Snail is one of about 120 species belonging to the Ampullariidae family. The Ampullariidae family name is also sometimes referred to as Pilidae. The most…
General information The Red Claw Crab (Perisesarma bidens) is a small freshwater crab species native to Southeast Asia. They grow to about 2 inches in size and have a bright red color on their claws, with a dark green to brownish-black carapace. They are a popular choice for freshwater aquariums due to their unique appearance…
General information Grass Shrimp, are excellent scavengers and are very efficient aquarium cleaners that will actively search for any leftover food in your aquarium. They eat dead and decaying plant and animal life, breaking it down for other animals. This action helps keep the water clean and free of debris. Their transparent bodies and frenetic food-searching…
General information The Burmese Mountain Crab is a freshwater crustacean that is native to Southeast Asia. They typically grow to be around 3-4 inches in size and have a dark brown or black shell with a pale underside. These crabs are known for their aggressive behavior, making them unsuitable for community aquariums. They are best…
General information The Japonica Amano Shrimp attracted the curiosity of Takashi Amano a few years ago, who started its breeding and then published its comments. Within a few years, the curiosity and the passion of aquariums have decreed success worldwide. It originates from the swamps of Japan. Amano Shrimp may also be called as Algae Eating…
General information Blue Amano shrimp are small freshwater crustaceans with a clear body with a blue-green or brown tinge. They have long, slender bodies with two antennae and two eyes situated on the top of their head. They have four pairs of legs, with the front two pairs having claws. The Blue Amano shrimp are native to rivers and streams…
General information The Crystal Red Shrimps are not the typical ones that may be found in the wild but are in fact a result of hybrid breeding over the years. They are a modified version of the bee shrimps of Hong Kong and China. Shrimps of this category are known by various other names like…
General information Viper Shrimp is also known as African Fan Shrimp, Giant African Fan Shrimp, African Filter Shrimp, Giant African Filter Shrimp, Gabon Shrimp, or Vampire Shrimp, are natives of parts of Western Africa and parts of South America. Vampire Shrimp are fan feeders that snatch their food from the water current in the tank…
General information The Singapore Flower Shrimp or as it is also commonly known as the Asian Fan Shrimp or Bamboo Shrimp originates from fast-moving rivers and streams within Southeast Asia. They are interesting shrimp that are able to change colors very rapidly. Their coloration will range from tan to dark brown, and at times, even…