If you keep crustaceans like crayfish, shrimp, and crabs (including hermit crabs), losing a limb or claw can be a shocking and concerning sight. However, in most cases, there is no need to...
Category: Shrimps
Asellus Aquaticus Profile: Water Louse in Shrimp and Fish Tank
Asellus aquaticus, also known as the Water louse, Water shrimp, Water slate, or Aquatic sowbug is a species of small, freshwater crustacean in the family Asellidae. They look like something in...
Profile of Diving Beetles: Monsters in Shrimp and Fish Tanks
Diving beetles, members of the family Dytiscidae, are fascinating aquatic insects known for their predatory and carnivorous nature. These natural-born hunters possess unique adaptations that make...
The condition and lifespan of dwarf shrimp can be significantly impacted by starvation. To sustain their energy levels, growth, and general well-being, these tiny crustaceans need a steady supply...
One of the key elements that contributed to decorative shrimp's general popularity in the aquarium hobby is their color. However, unlike fish, shrimp color is more prone to alterations, and in...
Ostracods, commonly referred to as Seed shrimp, are microcrustaceans that can be found almost in any shrimp or fish tank. For a variety of fish species, Seed shrimp offer a good source of...