Care Guides

Looking to add a bristlenose pleco to your tank? Why not make it a leucistic one! The blue eye lemon bristlenose pleco is the same Ancistrus catfish we all know and love, but with a beautiful golden hue and bright blue eyes. Find out about the origins of this striking pleco and how to care […]

Want to dive into the world of Sulawesi shrimp? The Indonesian Sulawesi lakes contain a wealth of fascinating and amazingly colored freshwater shrimp species. None are known to be easy to keep, but one is a little less shy and finicky than the others. Meet the charming blue leg Poso shrimp: challenging, but more than […]

Most shrimp keepers know of them, but few have actually tried to keep them: cardinal shrimp from Sulawesi. This Indonesian island boasts dozens of unique shrimp that can’t be found anywhere else, and this one’s the most popular among shrimp keepers. That doesn’t mean they’re common, though, because they’re finicky and only suitable for shrimpers […]

Are those little sapphires roaming around your aquarium? Nope, just blue dream shrimp. Their spectacular looks have made blue dreams favorites among fishkeepers around the world. And they’re easy to care for, too! Scientific name Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Dream’ Common names Blue dream shrimp Difficulty level Easy Natural range Eastern China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam Blue […]

Looking to add some more life and color to your (shrimp) aquarium? One of our favorite options is the golden rabbit snail of the genus Tylomelania: a real eye-catcher, but easy to care for and also 100% shrimp-safe. Pretty much the ideal aquarium inhabitant! Thinking of adding one or more golden rabbit snails to your […]

Looking for an algae eater for your aquarium? Skip the fish, choose a shrimp! The Amano shrimp is one of the most efficient algae eaters you can add to your tank. This species is 100% beginner-proof, peaceful, and doesn’t require a lot of space. Could it be any more perfect? Keep reading to find out […]

Freshwater ghost shrimp from the Palaemonetes genus, also known as glass shrimp, are hardy shrimp often used as feeders due to their low price. However, they’re also easy, fun additions to the aquarium and a great choice for anyone looking to gain some experience in shrimp keeping. Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

Looking for a colorful fish to add to your aquarium? The Betta fish (Betta splendens), available in a veritable rainbow of different hues, is the perfect pocket pet for small tanks. It’s easy to care for and beginner-proof, although it does have some specific requirements to keep in mind. Below, find out everything you need […]

Looking for a peaceful bottom dweller for your (shrimp) aquarium? Consider kuhli loaches! These small, elongated fish are easy to care for and leave their tankmates alone. Today, we’ll discuss the black kuhli loach, which is less popular but no less suitable for your aquarium than its striped cousin! Below, you’ll find everything you need […]

Looking for a colorful surface dweller for your peaceful community aquarium? Or maybe an interesting breeding project? You’ll love the striking clown killifish, one of the more popular killifish in the aquarium hobby. Some aquarists have noted that clown killies are difficult to keep alive, but as you’ll see, you should absolutely be able to […]