Care Guides

Looking for something a little different for your next aquarium set-up? You may have come across the ghost crayfish, a spectacularly colored variety of the common red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). They’re very nice to look at, but what do they need to thrive? Let’s go into everything you need to know about setting up […]

If you’re not familiar with these crayfish, you might be thinking two things right now. First, what the heck is a “marmorkrebs”? And second, did you just say “self cloning?” Yep, we’re talking self cloning crayfish! Marmorkrebs is German for “marbled crayfish”, which is exactly what these crays are. And yes, they do not need a […]

Looking for an orange dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium but don’t want to go for your typical Neocaridina? Good news: you’ve got options! Today’s subject is Caridina thambipillai, an unusual species also known as the sunkist shrimp. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the sunkist shrimp and how to care […]

If you’re looking for a new aquarium project and would like to go for something a little more unusual, we’ve got just the thing for you! Meet the ʻōpaeʻula (opae ula) shrimp, scientifically known as Halocaridina rubra. Although this one may look a little like your regular old red cherry shrimp, it’s actually a unique, […]

Looking for a beautiful blue shrimp to add to your aquarium, but don’t want to go for a fussy species? You could opt for one of the many blue Neocaridina davidi dwarf shrimp varieties, but we’ll admit that those are a very standard choice. So today, let’s keep things intereting by highlighting a different blue […]

Looking for a new dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium and don’t want to go for just any boring old species? Have we got one for you today! Meet the galaxy shrimp, a hybrid that has only been around for a few years. They’re not cheap, but their looks make them more than worth […]

Looking for a snail species that can cohabit with your (dwarf) shrimp? Let us introduce you to Marisa cornuarieties, a large Central and South American native better known as the giant ramshorn snail. Although this species doesn’t play nice with other snails, nor with aquarium plants, it should leave your shrimp alone. Keep reading for […]

If you’re looking for an unusual and decorative freshwater aquarium snail to add to your shrimp aquarium, why not consider Stenomelania torulosa? Better known as the chopstick snail, this relatively large but peaceful species will leave your shrimp alone. It contributes to aquarium health by burrowing and eating detritus. Keep reading for everything you need […]

Looking for a peaceful tankmate to keep your (dwarf) shrimp company and add some extra life to your aquarium? The pagoda snail (Brotia pagoluda), an uncommon species originally from Southeast Asia, may be the perfect choice. Peaceful and herbivorous, it will leave its tankmates alone and even help keep the aquarium clean. Keep reading for […]

Looking for a colorful but easy-care dwarf shrimp to add to your freshwater aquarium? Here on the blog, we’ve already discussed red rili shrimp, carbon rili shrimp and orange rili shrimp, but the rili party doesn’t end there! Let us introduce you to the blue rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Rili’), another beautiful result of […]