Barley balls, "what in the world are they?" I was asked. Barley straw algae control has been around for several decades now. The straw was put into nets and placed into ponds and water treatment plants in...
1. Feed Your Fish Sparingly!One of the most enjoyable times for the new hobbyist is watching the flurry of activity in the aquarium after that pinch or two of fish food hits the surface. Sometimes we're...
These are the plants that 90% of people need in their aquariums!AttractiveEasy to care forLow-normal lighting (1-2 watts per gallon)No additional CO2 neededHere is my top 10 list of plants that everyone should...
The technical advances in the marine quarium hobby over the last ten years have been nothing short of phenomenal. These advances in filtration, lighting, water treatment, water movement and more, overcame many...
What are brine shrimp? Most people know them as Sea Monkeys. There are a small crustaceans native to Salt Lake in Utah. Every year the eggs or cysts are collected and stored for sale. You can buy any quanity...
When buying live coral on Ebay, it is important to consider (1)the health and type of animal, (2)the shipping procedures and costs, (3)and the guarantee. Although this guide is written for live corals, it will...
Choosing freshwater shrimp can be hard. For one..... what type of shrimp are there? Most of the shrimp you are seeing are either Neocardina or Cardina species. That means they are only an inch long full...
Basic Snail Care Snails require a PH of 7.0 or higher, otherwise their shells will deteriorate. Your water must also be free of copper, as copper is an invertebrate-killer. With that in mind, snails are very...
We figure we would give you a sneak peak on what to expect when buying an exotic crayfish as a pet or for breeding.Why keep a crayfish as a pet ?What do I feed crayfish ?What is the difference between a...
When you buy freshwater snails or fish on ebay please do the following, let bag float for at least 15-20min in your tank than open the bag and put a small amount 25% of the amount of water in your bag let sit...