Cleaner Shrimp

Skunk Cleaner Shrimp: Our Guide to Keeping Healthy Shrimp

Skunk cleaner shrimp (aka. Pacific cleaner shrimp) have been becoming ever-more popular in the aquarium trade, largely due to their fascinating cleaning habits. Not only do these colorful invertebrates help clean the aquarium of algae and leftover food, but they also offer a special cleaning service to your fish, freeing them from harmful bacteria and … Read more

Emerald Crab

Emerald Crabs: Beautiful and Fascinating Tank Guests

Second only to the Caridean shrimp, the Emerald Crab is now one of the most popular crustaceans for saltwater aquariums. Their captivating color, robust character, and algae-eating distinction all have understandable allure. But what about the stories of Emerald Crabs eating coral and attacking fish? In this care guide, we’ll get to the bottom of … Read more

do mystery snails need a filter

Do Mystery Snails Need a Filter? We Have the Answer!

Mystery snails need a fish tank filter to keep their water in good condition. Without a filter, levels of oxygen go down, levels of ammonia go up, and you can quickly have an unhealthy environment for your pet snails. If you see your mystery snail floating for extended periods of time, breathing air from the … Read more

Sick Mystery Snails

Sick Mystery Snails – Possible Causes and Best Treatments

Mystery snails make an excellent addition to most freshwater tanks! These colorful snails are helpful to the hobbyist because they graze on detritus, leftover fish food, and some algae species, keeping the tank tidy. In addition, the Mystery snail can make a peaceful companion for feisty fish, such as bettas, and these harmless mollusks are … Read more

snail eggs

Snail Eggs And What To Do With Them

One of the most dreaded things to happen in a freshwater aquarium is an explosion of freshwater snails. If there is one, there are usually more, and more, and then more! In this article, we’ll discuss what to look for to prevent freshwater snails from hatching in your tank and what to do if it … Read more

mystery snail eggs dried out

Have Your Mystery Snail Eggs Dried Out? Then Read on…

One theory as to how mystery snails got their name is the phenomenal rate at which they breed. One day you have just two snails, and the next you wonder how you have two hundred of them! But if you want your mystery snails to successfully reproduce, you may be concerned about their eggs drying … Read more

Nerite Snail Eggs Removal

Nerite Snail Eggs Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Although it’s awesome that your nerite snails breed and produce beautiful eggs, it can sometimes get a little messy in your aquarium. These guys breed too fast and lay their eggs all over the place, making it difficult to clean up the mess. However, don’t worry! You can take a few simple steps to easily … Read more

Chopstick Snail

The Chopstick Snail – The Facts, Figures, and Habits!

Sometimes you come across a new aquarium species that makes you wonder why you hadn’t heard about it before. If you’ve never come across the Chopstick snail before, you’re in for a treat. This gorgeous species of tropical freshwater snail is not only beautiful but also a dream to keep. Here’s why. Overview Stenomelania torulosa, … Read more

Dwarf Shrimp

Dwarf Shrimp Care | Keeping Neocaridina & Caridina

Although an aquarium dedicated to something as seemingly boring as tiny shrimp may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the (dwarf) shrimp hobby is growing fast. Knowledge about their existence and care is spreading and exciting color varieties are being developed. More and more aquarists are giving shrimp keeping a try; if you are, too, keep … Read more

Vorticella Shrimp

Vorticella Shrimp – The Lowdown on This Aquarium Parasite

If you want to get into keeping shrimp, you want to know how to keep them healthy and free from diseases. Shrimp can be susceptible to attack by various bacteria and parasites. If your venture into shrimp keeping is to be successful, you’ll need to know how to recognize and treat those diseases quickly and … Read more

Cherry Shrimp

Caresheet: Cherry Shrimp | Neocaridina Davidi

Cherry shrimp are a type of dwarf shrimp appreciated by many aquarists for their bright colors and easy care. If you’re looking for a clean-up crew in your planted aquarium, a new breeding project, or just a fun addition to a peaceful community tank, these shrimp make a great choice!  Keep reading for everything you … Read more

Amano Shrimp

Amano Shrimp: Biology, Habits, Habitats, and Great Care Tips

At Aquariadise, we’ve written dozens of guides to the best algae eaters for freshwater aquariums. Dwarf shrimp are some of the best algae eaters you can hope to find, and none do a better job than the amazing Amano shrimp! Here we’ll take you through everything you need to know about these helpful crustaceans which … Read more

Why Did My Ghost Shrimp Die

Why Did My Ghost Shrimp Die? Let’s Examine the Facts!

Did you walk by your aquarium today and notice that one of your beloved ghost shrimp had suddenly passed away? If so, you may be feeling confused and frustrated about what could have possibly caused this unexpected death. There are many possible culprits when it comes to why your ghost shrimp might have died. Some … Read more

Vermetid Snail

Vermetid Snail: All the Facts an Aquarist Could Need

If you have a reef tank, you’ll likely enjoy having a few snails in your tank as good company for your other invertebrates and as part of a cleanup crew. However, Vermetid snails are quite another matter. These snails are pests, and you must get rid of them immediately. But what’s so bad about Vermetid … Read more

Amano Shrimp vs Cherry Shrimp

Amano Shrimp vs Cherry Shrimp: Which Is Better?

If you are deciding between Amano shrimp vs cherry shrimp, you have a tough choice to make. As YouTuber Girl Talks Fish explains, comparing these two shrimp is like comparing apples to oranges. Fortunately, each shrimp serves a different purpose, so your unique preferences should help with your decision. The Benefits of Cherry Shrimp Cherry … Read more