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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…