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Peppermint shrimp are a type of saltwater invertebrate and highly popular with marine aquarists. Hardy and easy to care for, they originated in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea and make a welcome addition to many almost any reef tank environment. As an aquarium hobbyist, you may be wondering if peppermint shrimp can be […]
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Peppermint shrimp (aka Caribbean cleaner shrimp or candy cane shrimp) are a type of saltwater crustacean and quite popular with marine aquarists. If you’re thinking of adding peppermint shrimp to your community tank environment, you may be wondering if you need to feed these scavengers? Peppermint shrimps are omnivorous ‘cleaner’ shrimp. Therefore, they forage and
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Peppermint shrimp are a type of saltwater crustacean and highly popular in the marine aquarist trade. Also known as Caribbean cleaner or candy cane shrimp, this invertebrate is easy to maintain and fun to observe. If you have (or are thinking of keeping) peppermint shrimp, you may be wondering if you can breed them in
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Dwarf pufferfish are often referred to as pea or pygmy puffers. They’re a type of small freshwater fish that originate in Southwest India. Unique in appearance with bright colors and tiny, fluttering fins, these fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. If you’re thinking of adding pea pufferfish to your at-home aquarium, you may
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Choosing the perfect spot for your aquarium is no easy feat. You want it in a place with good lighting to enhance visibility and improve viewing enjoyment. Near a window sounds perfect place but should it be done and is it safe? Yes, you can put a fish tank in front of a window if
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GloFish are an aquatic phenomenon and highly popular in the aquarist world! Their unique coloring makes them appear to ‘glow in the dark’ and has piqued the interest of many aquarium hobbyists. But what makes them glow, exactly? The fluorescent color in GloFish is created by an inherited bio-luminescent protein gene that is passed down
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GloFish are a genetic phenomenon and popular with aquarium hobbyists. When you see them in pet store, they’re usually housed in a tank with others of their kind to showcase their unique ‘glow in the dark’ coloring. But can they live with ‘normal’ fish in a community tank environment. GloFish can live with normal fish,
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For most aquarium fish, plants are vital to their overall wellbeing. Not only do they provide a source of food, but they also help oxygenate the water and provide coverage from potential predators. If you have a betta fish aquarium, you may be wondering why plants are best? The ‘top 10’ live plants for a
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