Coenobita purpureus, commonly known as Blueberry hermit crabs, is one the rarest pet hermit crab species in the hobby nowadays. This species has been listed as “near threatened” on the Red...
Category: Invertebrates
Freshwater limpets (genus Acroluxus) are common visitors in our tanks. Some people absolutely hate these tiny critters with a huge passion while others do not mind having them as additional clean...
Difference Between Crayfish and Lobsters – 7 Major Differences Explained
So what is the difference between a crayfish and a lobster? Well, crayfish and lobsters are both decapods and belong to the infraorder Astacidea, which means that they generally share...
Red Claw Shrimp or Red Claw Prawn (Macrobrachium dayanum and Macrobrachium assamense) are one the rarest shrimp (prawn) species in the aquarium hobby. If you by chance see them in pet stores, you...
How to tell the difference between a male and a female crab? This question is especially important for biologists and pet owners, the need to know their crab’s gender is critical for breeding...
Chironomid larva, commonly known as ‘Bloodworm’ is a major natural food for many species of freshwater fish, crabs, crayfish, axolotl, frogs, and even shrimp. The valuable...