Biofilm (or Surface scum) is a collection of microorganisms surrounded by the slime they secrete, attached to an inert or living substrate in our aquariums. Actually, this is a pretty common...
Category: Snails
Malaysian Trumpet Snail – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Malaysian Trumpet Snails (Melanoides tuberculata) can be a desirable addition, especially to the planted tanks, because they are great scavengers and help to control algae. However, they can also...
Fish and shrimp are often regarded as simple and undemanding pets to have in a home. The reason for its popularity as easy pets is because they don’t require much care and attention. However,...
Mexican Turbo Snail – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Mexican turbo snails (Turbo fluctuosa or Turbo fluctuosus) are one of the most popular saltwater aquarium snails in this hobby. Mostly kept as members of a clean up crew, they are highly valued...
Today I would like to talk about Vermetid snails: that they are, how they get in our tanks, what they can do to the reef tanks and, what is more important, how to remove them from the...
If you are looking to adorn your saltwater aquarium with some new aquatic life, saltwater snails are some of the most efficient algae cleaners you will encounter. Even though each snail will have...