September 2009

Finding the Right Temperature For Your Aquarium Shrimp

It all depends on species… Shrimp tolerate a wide variety of temperatures but temperature tolerances vary between species. Most will tolerate normal tropical aquarium temperatures, but some require higher temperatures and others are quite happy at temperatures lower than most tropical fish will stand. Because shrimp keeping is a young part of the aquarium hobby, [...]

Now for Something Different: Songs of the Aquarium

The Corydoras Catfish Catfish leaps upward Hovering in mid-water Hoping for some food. The Betta The betta dances Before the glass’s mirror Rival dances back. The Neon Tetra Swimming together To confuse bigger fishes They sparkle with light. The Guppy Tail streaming behind The small fish wiggles onward Looking for a mate. The Goldfish Slow [...]