Tropical fish keeping is a great choice of both hobby and first pet for kids. Fishkeeping can help teach children more about the world around us as well as introduce them to having responsibilities. I myself first fell in love with tropical fish as a young child, although I did not get my first tank […]
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The number of filters available on the market today is crazy. Sponge filters, undergravel filters, internal filters, hang on back filters and canister filters, the choice is endless. It can be difficult to know which one to go for. Fluval is one of the most well-known manufacturers on the market today. One question I am
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Red Cherry Shrimp add additional movement and life to a tank. Just 15 or 20 years ago, Red Cherry Shrimp were almost unheard of in the hobby, whereas today they are commonplace. When I give fish and shrimp-keeping talks at clubs around the country, one of the most commonly asked questions is ‘how long do
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Red Cherry Shrimp, or Neocaridina davidi to give them their scientific name, are one of the most popular and easy to keep shrimp in the freshwater fishkeeping hobby. Over the last 15 to 20 years the popularity of the Red Cherry Shrimp has rocketed. They are now commonplace in thousands of aquariums across the globe.
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Red Cherry Shrimp are one of the easiest aquarium inhabitants to breed. Give them good-quality water, lots of places to hide, and a varied diet, and they almost can’t help but reproduce. This ease to breed makes them an ideal choice if you are looking to breed for profit. One question I am often asked
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The popularity of Red Cherry Shrimp never ceases to amaze me. Where once keeping shrimps in an aquarium was unheard of, these days people are frequently keeping shrimp only tanks. Red Cherry Shrimp are well known to be hardy, but one question many new shrimp keepers ask is, do Red Cherry Shrimp require an aquarium
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Over the last 10 years or so, the popularity of Red Cherry Shrimp, along with many other dwarf shrimp species, has skyrocketed. When shrimp were once only ever considered fish food, they are now a staple of the hobby, being sold in their millions worldwide. Yes, Red Cherry Shrimp eat algae! Algae make up a
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