Freshwater Shrimp are the jewels of freshwater planted aquariums. Found naturally in East Asia these Neocaridina shrimp have been bred to be many different colors, including but not limited to blue, red, yellow, black, white and striped variants of these colors. Being one of the easiest freshwater shrimp to keep, they make for a great…
Zoanthids are a type of matting polyp native to coral reefs and marine environments. Being a less demanding coral it is often seen as a great starter coral with colors ranging from muted to the bright and extravagant colors often seen in display aquariums. The Zoanthid consists of a mat, or stolon, which keeps the…
The Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is what most would describe as the crown jewel of the freshwater aquarium hobby. Found in river basins, lakes and rivers in South America this regal aquarium fish is a demanding but highly rewarding species of cichlid. Found in areas often flooded with clean water from whitewater rivers the discus as…
The ocean contains a plethora of aquatic creatures. Some of the most prominent critters which scour the reef are the hardshelled crabs. Crabs can be found in all stratae of the worlds oceans, as well as some freshwater habitats. Species range from the iconic king crab (Paralithodes californiensis) known for it’s excellent flavor, to crabs…
There are many different types of Saltwater shrimp, A favorite among Saltwater hobbyist is the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis). Even those unfamiliar to the hobby have seen pictures of the Cleaner Shrimp using his white antenna to advertise his cleaning services to passing fish. This symbiotic relationship with reef inhabitants provides nutrients for the…
The Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) is a small fish, which is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The Harlequin Rasbora is described as being differently shaped (heteromorpha translating from Greek “differently shaped”) as compared to other members of the Rasbora family. This striking Rasbora with its reddish copper body and trademarked triangular black silhouette towards…
The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater species originating in east Asia. It was one of the first fish in the world to be domesticated by humans some one thousand years ago. The Goldfish comes in many variety’s due to selective breeding. After centuries of domestication many types have been developed. These fish…
The Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) or Firefish, is a wonderful addition to any reef aquarium. This small fish, maxing out at three inches, is often seen hovering above the rock work in search of food. They are able to do this due to their swim blatter which allows them to stay hovering in any given…
