Typically bought frozen as a food source for aquarium fish, mysis shrimp (Mysida) can also be kept in an aquarium setting, mainly with the intent…
Author: Old Salt
The Incredible Pistol Shrimp
Quick care facts: Environment: 24 – 28C (75 – 82F) pH: 8.1 – 8.4 kH: 7 – 12 Diet: Largely Carnivorous/Omnivorous Breeding: Difficult General Information…
Why Choose Captive Bred Fish?
There’s advantages to buying only captive bred (a.k.a. tank raised) fish. We touch on some of the reasons you should purchase them rather than wild-caught.
Bubble Tip Anemones
General information on Bubble Tip Anemones, their water quality, lighting, and feeding needs.
Attention All Fish Hobbyists
It is painful for me to watch this site sit and stagnate. It’s a blog I started a long time ago as a demonstration of…
How To Take Care Of Saltwater Angelfish
Saltwater Angelfish Quick Care Facts: Environment: Varies by species pH: Varies by species KH: Varies by species Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Varies by species Saltwater angelfish…
Caring For The Guppy, AKA The Rainbow Fish
Guppy Quick Care Facts: Environment: 25.5 and 27.8 degrees c (78 and 82 degrees F) pH: 7 to 8.1 KH: 100-150 Diet: Omnivorous Breeding: Live…
Cleaner Shrimp Are The Custodians Of Saltwater Aquariums
Cleaner Shrimp Quick Care Facts: Environment: Tropical 22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F) pH: 8.1 – 8.4 KH: 8 – 12 Diet: Carnivore Breeding: Egg Layer Cleaner…
The Care And Feeding Of Freshwater Angelfish
Angelfish Quick Care Facts: Environment: Tropical 77-82F (25-30C) pH: 6 – 7 KH: 3 – 5 dH: 5 – 13 Diet: Omnivorous Breeding: Egg Layers…
Care Guide For Trigger Fish
Trigger Fish Quick Care Facts: Environment: Tropical. Water temperature 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit pH: 8.1-8.4 KH: 8-12 Diet: Carnivore Breeding: Egg layers The trigger fish is…