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Breeding Japanese Trapdoor Snails.

The Mystery of Japanese Trapdoor Snail Reproduc...

While some freshwater snails can quickly take over a tank and become nuisance pests, Japanese trapdoor snails (Viviparus malleattus) reproduce slowly. They’re low-maintenance inhabitants that make wonderful additions to the...

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The Mystery of Japanese Trapdoor Snail Reproduc...

While some freshwater snails can quickly take over a tank and become nuisance pests, Japanese trapdoor snails (Viviparus malleattus) reproduce slowly. They’re low-maintenance inhabitants that make wonderful additions to the...

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Zebra Babaulti shrimp care.

Zebra Babaulti Care Guide

Species Snapshot Species Name: Caridina cf. babaulti Common Names: zebra babaulti shrimp, babaulti shrimp, green babaulti shrimp Size: 1.5 inches Lifespan: 1 year Native Distribution: India, parts of Asia  If...

Zebra Babaulti Care Guide

Species Snapshot Species Name: Caridina cf. babaulti Common Names: zebra babaulti shrimp, babaulti shrimp, green babaulti shrimp Size: 1.5 inches Lifespan: 1 year Native Distribution: India, parts of Asia  If...

Meet the gold rabbit snail.

Rabbit Snail Species Spotlight: Unraveling the ...

Freshwater snails make excellent additions to community tanks, planted tanks, and even shrimp tanks. The trouble with many freshwater snails, however, is that they reproduce quickly and can easily take...

Rabbit Snail Species Spotlight: Unraveling the ...

Freshwater snails make excellent additions to community tanks, planted tanks, and even shrimp tanks. The trouble with many freshwater snails, however, is that they reproduce quickly and can easily take...

Meet the King Koopa Nerite Snail: Your Tank’s Royal Algae Cleaner

Meet the King Koopa Nerite Snail: Your Tank’s R...

Named after the big boss of the Mario franchise, the King Koopa nerite snail (Neritona juttingae) is worthy of a place in your tank. This freshwater snail won’t antagonize your...

Meet the King Koopa Nerite Snail: Your Tank’s R...

Named after the big boss of the Mario franchise, the King Koopa nerite snail (Neritona juttingae) is worthy of a place in your tank. This freshwater snail won’t antagonize your...

Green Jade Shrimp

Green Jade Shrimp Care Guide

Species Snapshot Species Name: Neocaridina davidi Common Names: green jade shrimp Size: 0.75 to 1.25 inches Lifespan: 1.5 to 2.5 years Native Distribution: China Relatives of cherry shrimp, green jade...

Green Jade Shrimp Care Guide

Species Snapshot Species Name: Neocaridina davidi Common Names: green jade shrimp Size: 0.75 to 1.25 inches Lifespan: 1.5 to 2.5 years Native Distribution: China Relatives of cherry shrimp, green jade...

Japanese trapdoor snails.

The Fascinating Life Cycle of Japanese Trapdoor...

Snails can be a beneficial addition to the home aquarium, both for their beauty and their scavenger-style feeding habits. Species like the Japanese trapdoor snail (Viviparus malleattus) are considered invasive...

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The Fascinating Life Cycle of Japanese Trapdoor...

Snails can be a beneficial addition to the home aquarium, both for their beauty and their scavenger-style feeding habits. Species like the Japanese trapdoor snail (Viviparus malleattus) are considered invasive...

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