Blog about shrimp, snails, crayfish

Keeping and breeding shrimp is not particularly difficult if you keep a few things in mind. However, invertebrate aquarium keeping is a little different from conventional ornamental fish keeping. The colorful shrimps of the genus Neocaridina are a little less demanding than for example the red-white or black-white bee shrimps (Caridina logemanni) or the striped tiger shrimps (Caridina mariae). But even the latter can be kept well, not only in the nanoaquarium, if you inform yourself and pay attention to some things. Dwarf crayfish are cute aquarium inhabitants and fascinate by their character. But also large crayfish are real eye-catchers in larger aquariums with their variety of colors and interesting behavior. Many crab species are beautiful inhabitants for wet terrariums, paludariums or aquaterrariums, but there are also aquatic crabs that feel comfortable in large aquariums with perching facilities. Snails are considered a nuisance by many old-school aquarists, but it has now been found that they are actually very useful helpers and that problems with too many snails can be traced back to deeper causes. Decorative colorful snails are in any case very fascinating aquarium inhabitants in their own way, as are mussels. These require special care, depending on the species. In the world of invertebrates, you can discover so much that otherwise escapes you. Well-made invertebrate aquariums are small, perfect biotopes in themselves - pure nature in your living room!

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But how do I keep my shrimp in an animal-friendly way? How does a Red Fire shrimp differ from a bee shrimp? What do I need to do to make dwarf crayfish feel comfortable in the aquarium? Can I socialize crayfish of the genera Cambarellus, Cherax or Procambarus with fish or other invertebrates? How do I set up an aquaterrarium so that crabs have a nice life in it? Can I keep snails together with my White Pearl shrimp? What uninvited guests are there in the aquarium, and do I need to do something about them? What are planaria, and why are so many aquarists with invertebrates so afraid of them?
We'll get to the bottom of all these questions and more here.

Invertebrate aquarium setup ?

Here you will not only get tips on how to keep shrimps, snails, mussels, crayfish and crabs in a species-appropriate manner, but also information and practical tips on setting up aquariums and aquaterrariums for invertebrates, on the selection of various decoration materials, the choice of suitable aquatic and marsh plants, and an overview of the necessary technology and accessories. Aquascaping is also a topic for us, as well as general basics of aquaristics - the principles of water chemistry, for example, apply to shrimp aquariums just as they do to fish.

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