Tagged With Shrimps and Snails

Close-up of a hand sprinkling colorful fish pellets into an aquarium with a vibrant yellow betta fish swimming among them

How Much Should You Feed a Betta Fish? Optimal Feeding Practices

16 April 2024

Feeding your betta fish the right way is important for their health and to prevent digestive problems.

Three female Betta fish of different vibrant colors swimming peacefully in a planted aquarium

Can Female Betta Fish Live Together Harmoniously? Cohabitation Considerations

5 April 2024

Female bettas can coexist in a sorority tank if you take the time to set it up correctly, provide enough room and hiding places, and stay on top of any issues that arise.

A small fish swimming in a sealed plastic bag being carefully carried through a garden with flowers and greenery

How Long Can Fish Live in a Bag? The Science of Safe Transportation

4 April 2024

How long can fish live in a bag? Important variables that will determine the length of time include temperature, oxygen, and the buildup of ammonia.

Newborn garter snake slithering through grass and leaves, approaching a small frog or insect

What Do Baby Snakes Eat? A Complete Diet Guide for Neonatal Snakes

31 March 2024

Young snakes primarily eat small animals such as pinky mice, lizards, or bugs. Their specific diet depends on the species but generally includes rodents, birds, amphibians, or invertebrates.

Close-up of a large, brown garden snail crawling on a leaf in a lush garden setting

Snail Reproduction: An In-Depth Look at Egg-Laying

29 March 2024

The ins and outs of sexual and asexual snail reproduction, including the differences between land and water snail eggs, how long eggs take to hatch, and protective strategies.

Planted aquarium with clear blue-green water and three tropical fish swimming

Can Aquariums Reduce Nitrates? Exploring Effective Strategies

26 March 2024

Ways to reduce nitrates in a fish tank, such as changing the water, using live plants, and employing chemical filtration.

Detailed stock image of a neon tetra with its vibrant blue and red striped body against a backdrop of green aquarium plants

The Best Neon Tetra Stocking Level for a 10-Gallon Tank: A Science-Based Answer

25 March 2024

Optimal neon tetra tank size, how to maintain the water, other fish that can live with neon tetras, and how to keep your fish healthy.

Distressed tilapia swimming among floating plastic waste in a polluted body of water

Is Tilapia a Bottom Feeder? Exploring Its Feeding Habits

24 March 2024

Tilapia's nutrition facts, how it's farmed, and potential health risks, such as its less favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and environmental impact.

Single yellow male guppy in a glass aquarium with a thermometer showing the water temperature is within the ideal range

Do Guppies Need a Heater? Their Ideal Temperature Range

22 March 2024

Guppies need a heater to keep the water at the right temperature, which is between 72-82°F, in a tropical freshwater tank.

A large clownfish swimming towards a shrimp amidst a colorful coral reef

What Do Shrimp Eat? An Overview of Shrimp Predators and Marine Food Webs

20 March 2024

Shrimp are preyed upon by a variety of animals, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, which has implications for ecosystems, fisheries, and conservation.

Small brown thrush bird staring at a snail on a twig in a dense garden setting

What Eats Snails? A Look at Their Predators and Place in the Ecosystem

7 March 2024

Snail predators consist of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and they play a role in population and biodiversity.

Silver-grey Weimaraner dog waiting obediently for a shrimp offered by a hand in a simple kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Shrimp? How to Safely Share This Seafood

2 March 2024

Healthy ways to feed shrimp to your dog include giving them cooked, shell-less pieces; however, you should make sure to limit their intake because of the cholesterol and sodium.