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How Long Do Jellyfish Live In A Tank Or Aquarium?
In the wild jellyfish are very gentle swimmers, usually staying afloat and drifting along with ocean currents. So if kept in captivity, Jellyfish will need a specially designed tank to mimic this.
How big do Ludwigia Palustris aquarium plants grow?
Ludwigia palustris red is an ideal background plant due to it fast growth. With its high impact colour it can be used to great effect as a focal point in the aquascape. It contrasts brilliantly with the greens of other plants and dark brown wood.
Is Ludwigia Palustris a beginner aquatic plant?
Ludwigia Palustris red, or Common Water-primrose, is an easy to care for aquarium plant. It can be planted in almost any kind of substrate, although it is better not to use sand as sand can suffocate the roots.
Brand Profile: Flipper Aquarium Products
In our regular Brand Profile blog we profile brands we stock online and in store. This blog introduces you to Flipper Aquarium Products, a supplier of aquatic products based in the United States.
Do Weather Loaches eat Algae and Snails?
The eel-shaped weather loach, or pond loaches, are native to Myanmar, much of North-eastern Asia and down towards central China. Weather loach are found in many different habitats from flowing rivers and streams to stagnant waters of swamps, ponds, and rice fields.
Can Weather Loach survive in cold water tanks?
It is believed that weather loach can sense low pressure and will swim about frantically, sometimes jumping and splashing. In good weather, weather loach are docile and relaxed.
Setting up an Aquatic Terrarium Paludarium for Turtles
If you are interested in keeping aquatic turtles, such as musk turtles or reeves turtles, you will need to setup a suitable habitat. This is known as an aquatic terrarium, or "paludarium".
Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium
Leaves and leaf litter are a good source of biofilm in fish tanks, and all shrimps love to graze on them. Having an assortment of leaf litter in your tank helps to ensure baby shrimp get through their first weeks. Microfauna and snails will eat them too.