Aquarium Shrimp

Red cherry shrimp in a planted aquarium.

5 Gallon Shrimp Tank Tutorial (Live Plants & Guppies)

Aquarium Pets, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping

How To Set Up a 5 Gallon Planted Shrimp Tank A 5 gallon aquarium is the ideal size for a freshwater shrimp tank. This article will show you how to set up your own planted shrimp tank in 12 easy steps. ...

7 Incredible Exotic Pets for Aquariums (#6 is Odd)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Pets, Aquarium Shrimp

What Are Some of the Most Interesting and Most Exotic Pets that Can Be Kept in Aquariums? Maybe you are an experienced aquarist looking for something new, or a new fish keeper wondering what types of aquati...

DIY Ecosphere: How to Create Your Own (And What Might Be Inside!)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Jar Aquarium

What is an ecosphere? The general definition of an ecosphere is a closed planetary ecological system, consisting of all living organisms and their environment. But, in this article we are talking about a...

Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

Kevin

Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

If scraping algae off your glass makes you sad, consider getting an algae eater for your aquarium. I'm not saying that your algae eater will keep your tank perfectly clean and clear of algae, but they defin...

Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

What is a nano shrimp tank? In the freshwater aquarium hobby, a nano tank typically refers to a jar, bowl, or rectangular aquarium ranging in size from 2 gallons to 10 gallons. But, the term “nano ta...

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

The goal of this article is to show you how to setup a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted betta bowl, let...

Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...

Cherry Shrimp Care Guide (What To Consider)

Kevin

Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Cherry shrimp make excellent pets and are much easier to care for than people realize. In fact, in a planted tank setup, cherry shrimp require similar care and maintenance as a betta fish. Note: As an Am...

The Best Fish For a 5 Gallon Aquarium (And Small Tank Benefits)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

5 gallon fish tanks make excellent aquariums. Don’t let someone convince you otherwise. I hear a lot of advice that goes something like, “for the price of a 5 gallon tank you could get a 10 gallon and h...

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (Practical and Fun)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Whether you are buying for a friend or buying for yourself, this article aims to give you the best gift guide for aquarium lovers and fish tank fanatics. I've included some of my favorite aquarium gear, and...