When it comes to keeping shrimp, most aquarists lean toward dwarf shrimp, or maybe the diligent Amano shrimp. Ghost shrimp, which are often sold in aquarium stores at a low price as feeders, are often overlooked. If you’re looking for an invertebrate to add…
When setting up and stocking an aquarium, you’re probably thinking of fish, right? Certainly not snails. Snails are pests. Or are they? The humble aquarium snail has been gaining popularity, and for good reason. There are some fascinating (and beautiful!) species out there. And they’re…
With the shrimp hobby exploding in the past few years, the number of selectively bred (dwarf) shrimp species has shot up. New varieties are always appearing and our knowledge on keeping and breeding these inverts is ever-growing. In need of shrimpspiration? Mason from Build…
What to feed shrimp? With the amount of shrimp foods on the market getting slightly out of hand, this is the eternal shrimp keeping question. Although all shrimp keepers have different preferences when it comes to food for their shrimp, Aquariadise tries to make…
Need a pop of color in your nano tank? The bright orange Cambarellus patzcuarensis, also known as the CPO crayfish, might be the perfect choice. This dwarf crayfish is pretty tiny, but its bright color and feisty personality make it a fun addition to…
Tired of searching for an aquarium snail that doesn’t produce babies by the hundreds? Nervous about Sulawesi snail care requirements? The solution is here. Faunus ater, also known as the black devil snail, is a large aquarium snail that doesn’t reproduce in freshwater. Also, it…
Although dwarf shrimp are all the rage in the aquarium hobby at the moment, they aren’t the only fascinating freshwater crustaceans we can keep in our tanks. Crayfish are a great option for anyone who finds shrimp a little too ‘boring’. Some crays are…
The filter feeding Atyopsis moluccensis is one of the most interesting aquarium shrimp available in the hobby, courtesy of its unusual feeding method. Unlike most of their cousins, bamboo shrimp are not bottom feeders. They use fan-like appendages to filter particles out of the water.…
When it comes to invertebrates, many aquarists immediately think of shrimp or crayfish. However, there’s another group of fascinating inverts that can be kept in aquariums: crabs! Unfortunately there is still a lot of misinformation out there about these clawed critters. Many brackish crab…
Thai micro crabs (Limnopilos naiyanetri) are a fully aquatic crab species that truly lives up to its name: their carapace grows to a maximum size of around 1 cm (0.4 inch)! This makes them a perfect addition to nano tanks and very peaceful aquarium…
Malaysian trumpet snails are seen by many aquarists as ‘pest’ snails. While they do reproduce quickly, they are also great detritus feeders and help prevent compaction of your substrate by burrowing through it. Keep reading for more information about Malaysian trumpet snail care, how…
If you’ve been an aquarist for a while, chances are you’ve spotted these white worm-like creatures crawling on the glass. Ew! Luckily, they’re not harmful to most aquarium inhabitants. Keep reading for more information about planaria, how to identify these creepy worms and what…
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…
Even the most careful aquarist can end up with a snail infestation, which can be rather frustrating! In the search for a solution they often look up which fish eat snails and eventually end up with a puffer or clown loach, which is entirely…
Red claw crabs are very interesting to keep and a very easy impulse buy, but unfortunately there is still a lot of misinformation about their care to be found in aquarium stores and on the Internet. They are often kept in freshwater community aquariums,…