Top 3 Marine Invertebrates for Beginners
You're getting creative with your tank, and you're thinking about adding invertebrates to the mix. If you're a beginner, start with these marine inverts.
Invertebrates
The Benefits of Hermit Crabs in Your Aquarium
The hermit crab isn't just a pretty shell - this invertebrate likes to clean up after itself. Here's why you should let a hermit crab move into your tank.
Freshwater Clams: An Underutilized Invertebrate
Does your aquarium have a couple of clams? You need to add a few to your tank – these invertebrates are for more than just show. When you think about c…
Don’t Clam Up: Open Your Tank to Clams
Clams could truly be the treasures of your saltwater aquarium. Available in a wide array of colors and sizes, clams can be the centerpiece of your tank.
Readers’ Picks: Top 12 Live Amano Shrimp Buys
Who knew that Amazon was a great place to buy live shrimp? From start to drop off, happy customers are reporting no casualties en route.
Why You’ll Want to Add Mystery Snails to Your Aquarium
Mystery snails are a welcome addition to an aquarium. Colorful and community oriented, these crustaceans will clean up after themselves and tank mates.
Top 5 Invertebrates to Hire For Your Freshwater Cleanup Crew
Taking care of your aquarium is hard work - you need to bring in some extra muscle! Here are 5 invertebrates that you want on your freshwater cleanup crew.
Meet the Snail Assassin: Your Solution to Pest Snails
Got a snail problem you need taken care of? To take care of a snail problem, you need to send in an Assassin Snail, better known as Clea Helena!
Add Color to Your Tank With Freshwater Shrimp
Have you ever thought of adding freshwater shrimp to your aquarium? A wonderful addition to any tank, shrimp brighten and bring zest to a tank.
Confessions of a Tank Addict: YouTube Fish Fanatic Rachel O’Leary
The first step is admitting you have a problem. The second step is to set up a YouTube channel and record your tank obsession - just like Rachel O'Leary!
The Bobbit Worm: Your Saltwater Tank’s Loch Ness Monster
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into your tank, your saltwater fish start disappearing! A devious worm may be at the center of this mystery.
Go Green With the Emerald Crab
Crabs are a cool addition to an aquarium. And the Emerald Crab does more than add color - these invertebrates clean up after themselves.
Tips for Keeping Fiddler Crabs in Your Brackish Tank
Fiddler Crabs make a wonderful addition to a brackish tank. Easy to care for and fun to watch, here's what you need to know about the fiddler crab.
Are You Feelin’ Crabby?
Are you a tank owner who's always wanted to bring home a crab? If you're ready to jump into the world of crabs, take a pinch of our tested advice.
Aquarium Snails: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
What starts out as a small nuisance may end up becoming a "Snail Apocalypse!" Here's how these visitors get into your aquarium and what you can do about it.