Copepods are microscopic aquatic crustaceans that make up a large part of the marine food chain. Without copepods, many other sea creatures would starve to death and the marine ecosystem would be out of balance. Copepods eat not only diatoms but also algae and protozoans. They use their mandibles to scrape algae off rocks or … Read more
When curating which fish, creatures, and corals you will keep inside your home tank, it is important that you consider not only which creatures look good together and that you want but also that they will get on well together. This is because some pairings are notoriously bad either due to aggressiveness, size issues, or … Read more
Margarita snails are peaceful creatures that help remove excess algae. They are very popular with hobbyists and help keep tanks clean. What are margarita snails? The margarita snail is a gray or brown snail that does very well in saltwater conditions. It is actually one of the most sought-after creatures for saltwater home tanks. This … Read more
Once you have finished curating your home aquarium the hard work does not stop there. If you have chosen your fish, corals, and decorations then you will want to make sure that you keep your tank in good condition. This can involve many different things such as keeping your home tank clean, monitoring the ORP … Read more
The Dolabella sea hare is a saltwater invertebrate. It can live in any size tank, likes temperatures between 72° and 78° Fahrenheit, and has a very peaceful temperament. Sea hares get along with all other types of fish and do well with any corals. The salinity in your tank must be kept steady, as well … Read more
If you have a saltwater tank, then Marine Betta fish, a.k.a. Comet, will make a great addition to your fish collection. They’re beautiful with their white spots and unique appearance. They are predators by nature, but they also have an interesting “eye spot” near their tail which tricks other predators into attacking their tail instead … Read more
Whether you are new to the world of home aquariums or you are an experienced hobbyist there is one main rule when it comes to the creatures in your tank: only choose creatures that will get on well together. You can curate your ideal tank, full of wonderful colored fish, snails, and other animals but … Read more
When it comes to your home aquarium you can spend a lot of time, effort, and money designing and creating the perfect tank. However, unfortunately, there are a few things that can easily cause problems and overtake your tank. One of these is hair algae. It grows at an incredibly fast pace and can completely … Read more
As you know, cleaner shrimp are a must-have for a proper tank setup. These industrious little crustaceans are extremely useful, gobbling down mucus and pesky parasites so that your fish stay happy and healthy. Today we’re going to address the most commonly asked questions about these clever cleaners. We’ll talk about getting them acclimated to … Read more
Brine shrimp are very small shrimp that are custom to living in salt lakes and brine pools. Many people use them as food for their aquarium fish. One thing that many shop workers get asked often is if you can place add shrimp eggs in the tank to hatch. Yes, you should be able to … Read more