Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons (37 liters) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 7.0-8.5 and Moderately Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 71-79 °F (22-26 °C) Maximum Size: 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) Nerite snails (Neritina natalensis), also known as tiger snails, or zebra nerites, is a small freshwater snail that is prized for its algae eating ability. While … [Read more...] about Nerite Snails – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Nerite Snails
Twig Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Twig Catfish (Farlowella)
Twig Catfish Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (80 Litres) Care Level: Difficult Water Conditions: PH 6.0-7.0 Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 75-79°F (24-26°C) Maximum Size: 6 inches (15 cm) The name twig catfish (Farlowella) is an umbrella term used for at least 37 species of catfish, but usually only two of these species are found in the aquarium trade: … [Read more...] about Twig Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Twig Catfish (Farlowella)
The Best Algae Eaters for Aquariums
If Benjamin Franklin were alive today and a fish-keeper, he would probably amend his famous statement to state, ‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and algae.’ And it wouldn’t be far from the truth, since virtually everyone who owns an aquarium – from the novice, to the experienced aquarist – struggles with algae at some point. But … [Read more...] about The Best Algae Eaters for Aquariums
Amano Shrimp – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Amano Shrimp
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (37 Liters) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.5-7.5 Moderately Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 60-80°F (15-26°C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The Amano shrimp (Caridina multidentate), also know as Yamato shrimp, Japanese Shrimp, and algae shrimp, are a popular species of shrimp, well known for their ability to consume … [Read more...] about Amano Shrimp – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Amano Shrimp
Lemon Tetra – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Lemon Tetras
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (75 Liters) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.0-7.5 Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is a small, fresh water fish and an old favorite among aquarists. These fish are native to Brazil, and were first collected for the aquarium … [Read more...] about Lemon Tetra – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Lemon Tetras