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YABBY - ELECTRIC BLUE

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12-16 cmTemperament: Territorial towards own kind. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate-Hard Range Primarily south-eastern Australia Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous - accepts a wide range of foods, preferably sinking foods. Will also eat vegetable matter Additional Comments Various blue forms of Yabby naturally occur including the Electric Blue Yabby. At first light blue, the colour of these yabbies intensifies to bright blue as they grow. Full colour is usually...

June 17, 2019

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YABBY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12-16 cmTemperament: Territorial towards own kind. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Primarily south-eastern Australia Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous - accepts a wide range of foods, preferably sinking foods. Will also eat vegetable matter Additional Comments An interesting pet for the unheated tank. Ensure a tight fitting cover glass is used, and provide some hiding places if more than one Yabby is kept in the same tank. ...

June 17, 2019

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SCARLET FIDDLER CRAB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-7 cmTemperament: Generally peaceful, may eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.5-8.2General Hardness: Moderate-Hard Range Occurs in tidal zone of shorelines across Northern Australia. Reproduction Can not be successfully bred in captivity. Feeding Omnivorous, eats most fish foods. Commercial foods also available specifically for crabs. Additional Comments Amphibious rather than fully aquatic,provide a partially filled aquarium, landscaped to provide plenty of habitat for the crabs above water. Expert escape artists, so use a tight-fitting cover. Fish tankmates must be large enough to not be eaten by the...

June 17, 2019

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RED RAMSHORN SNAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 2-3 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range South America Reproduction Easily bred, eggs are laid on a firm surface. Feeding Omnivorous - useful as a coldwater scavenger. Additional Comments Popular coldwater snail, a useful scavenger for unheated tanks and outdoor ponds. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 17, 2019

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LAND HERMIT CRAB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 5-7 cmTemperament: Peaceful to own kind. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-28 degrees celsiuspH Level: General Hardness: Range Occurs in or near tidal zone of shorelines across Northern Australia. Reproduction Can not be successfully bred in captivity. Feeding Omnivorous, Commercial foods available specifically for crabs. Also enjoys occasional small pieces of fruit such as apple. Additional Comments Very popular 'alternative' pet. Easily kept if a few basics are attended to: warmth, a dish of fresh water (for drinking), a dish of salt water (for bathing) and use a cover to retain humidity. In...

June 17, 2019

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GOLD MYSTERY SNAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-28 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range South America Reproduction Easily bred. After mating eggs are laid above water (eg on underside of coverglass). Feeding Omnivorous - useful for algae control and as a scavenger Additional Comments Larger than most commonly kept aquarium snails, the Mystery Snail is also a lovely bright golden colour. A good scavenger for tropical tanks. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 17, 2019

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GLASS SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Widespread across Australia. Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will also scavenge on fish foods. Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are more colourful...

June 14, 2019

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FRESHWATER PRAWN

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 9-12 cmTemperament: Peaceful, territorial to own kind Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 12-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern and eastern Australia, also Murray-Darling system. Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous, eats most fish foods. Has a very keen sense of smell, senses the introduction of food very quickly. Additional Comments Hardy native prawn suitable for heated or unheated tanks, a useful scavenger as it has an excellent sense of smell. Do not keep with...

June 14, 2019

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FRESHWATER MUSSEL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-10 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Most parts of Australia Reproduction Feeding Feeds by filtering water. Additional Comments Mainly kept as an additional 'oddball' occupant for unheated aquaria, also kept with Bitterling (an Asian fish which lays its eggs in the Mussel). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 14, 2019

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FRESHWATER GIANT PRAWN (ROSENBERGII)

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 20 cm+Temperament: Mostly peaceful, territorial to own kind Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific region Reproduction Bred for aquaculture overseas, but not normally bred in aquaria. Juveniles grow up in estuaries and migrate upstream into freshwater. Feeding Omnivorous, eats most fish foods. Additional Comments Also known as Cherabin, this large freshwater prawn makes a fascinating aquarium subject (and is great eating!) Adults develop very long purple claws. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are in the...

June 14, 2019

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DARWIN ALGAE EATING SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern Territory, Australia. Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will also scavenge on fish foods. Additional Comments Native Australian shrimp, very useful for algae control in planted tanks. Ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 14, 2019

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CRYSTAL RED SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2-3 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 17-24 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.6-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Specificallt bred. Not found in wild. Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will scavenge on most fish foods. Additional Comments Very attractive small shrimp with its striking red and white colour. Ideal for nano tanks and planted tanks (ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size). Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are...

June 14, 2019

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CHERRY SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2-3 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 17-24 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.6-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Taiwan Reproduction Easily bred. After mating the females crry the eggs under their tail until the young hatch and are fully developed. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will scavenge on most fish foods. Additional Comments Very attractive small shrimp, ideal for nano tanks and planted tanks (ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size). Female shrimps become a rich cherry-red colour, the smaller males remain paler. Easily bred. Please note: avoid the use of copper...

June 14, 2019

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BROWN BACK FRESHWATER CRAB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Generally peaceful, may eat small fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern Australia Reproduction Has been bred in aquaria, after mating the female crab carries her eggs until they hatch. Brooding females hide above water, occasionally venturing out to feed or to dip into the water. The young Crabs disperse from their mother when they are fully developed. Adult crabswill prey upon the young Crabs. Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard fish foods, will also pick at water plants and vegetable foods. Additional Comments...

June 14, 2019

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