Algae Eaters

3 Fascinating Facts About The Florida Flagfish

Fascinating facts about the Florida flagfish can transport you to a distant world. Spanning multiple millennia, they are full of history and mystery. From their natural habitat to breeding patterns, American flagfish are fascinating species that deserve much attention. Let’s dive into the facts about these fascinating fish in this blog. Florida Flagfish Overview The […]

4 Interesting Facts About Rabbit Snail Fish

Rabbit snails, also known as freshwater snails and freshwater pulmonate gastropods, are small snails with elongated shells. They live in freshwater environments and eat algae and bacteria. They are known to be fussy snail tank mates who need the right water conditions to thrive. Rabbit snails are incredibly fascinating animals. While they’re often kept as […]

The Ultimate Guide To Breeding Bamboo shrimp

Breeding shrimp is rewarding, but it does require effort. It’s a good idea to have at least one pair for breeding purposes as failure can be discouraging. Breeding shrimp can be challenging as they are difficult to feed and often breed slowly, but the payoff is worth it. Breeding shrimp will help you feed them […]

The Ramshorn Snail: A destructive invader of freshwater ecosystems

Have you seen those funny snail videos where the snail keeps licking its lips? Yeah, that’s ramshorn snails. They’re literally the lollers of the snail world and look absolutely ridiculous. But ramshorn snails are not just hilarious creatures – they’re also a freshwater snail species that’s harmful to freshwater ecosystems. In this blog, we’ll tell […]

The Top Five Reasons to Get a Rubber Lip Pleco

It’s pretty clear that pleco fish tank owners love their plecos. This aquarium fish is an ideal tank mate in many ways, providing the tank owner with a natural filtering system and algae-eating pleasure. However, pleco tankers should also be aware of the risks involved. A pleco tank can be a home for several diseases […]

Siamese Algae Eater – The Best Freshwater Fish for your Tank

If you’re reading this, it is very likely that you are looking to add algae eater fish to your aquarium. Most aquarium enthusiasts do not keep fish tank specifically for algae eater fish, but as a substrate for freshwater fish tank mates. Keeping algae eater fish as aquarium tank mates is advantageous as they help […]

Nerite Snail: Facts and Tips to Keep Them Healthy

Nerite snails are snail freshwater species. They are small snails that can be kept in aquariums and terrariums. They are freshwater invertebrates, meaning they do not lay eggs like land snails do. Instead, they release larvae called neritae into the water that develop into adult snails after a few days. The nerite snail species has […]

Introducing the Mystery snail – A New Species you’ve Never Heard

Mystery snail species are tiny freshwater snails that are pretty much unknown to the public. They live in freshwater habitats with soft substrate, like burrows and leaf litter, often around water bodies. These snails can be found in Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia, as well as Bali Island. This species was discovered by ichthyologists Alexander Emanuel […]

The Whiptail Catfish: An Interesting and Unique Fish

Whiptail catfish are freshwater aquarium fish often found in the aquarium hobby. They get their name from the whiplike tail that they can flick back with great force and speed to escape danger. They are omnivores, meaning they will eat both meat and plants in the aquarium. They are able to survive on a diet […]

Malaysian Trumpet Snails: Care, Food, Size & Lifespan

When it comes to snails, size does matter. Imagine having a snail that is several inches in length. This is exactly the kind of snail you get with trumpet snails. These snails are known for their impressive size and the ecosystem-stabilizing role they play. But if size is not your thing, fret not! You can […]