Setting up brackish is not just “add salt to freshwater”. You need a refractometer, marine salt (not aquarium salt), and slow acclimation. I walk you through the steps – from substrate choice to first inhabitants.
“What is brackish water?” you may ask. Brackish water aquarium is a unique and special type of aquarium as it is neither regular freshwater nor saltwater. Simply put, this is a mix of saltwater and freshwater ecosystems in an enclosure. In nature, brackish water forms
In this article, I have put together the list of the most popular aquarium plants that can grow in brackish water tanks. So, if you want to know the details and numbers, it will help you out. It took me a lot of time to
Fiddler crabs (Uca sp.) are one of the most popular semi-terrestrial crabs in our hobby. So, if you are thinking about setting up the tank for these interesting crabs, you have come to the right place. Fiddler crab tank should have land and water parts.
Red claw crabs (Perisesarma bidens) are an interesting and attractive crab species that can be a great addition to your aquarium (paludarium). Have you been thinking about keeping and setting up a Red clawed crab tank, but you aren’t sure how to care for them?