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It's easy to confuse the two, but Blue Bolts and Blue Dreams are different shrimp species! One is a hardy Neocaridina sp...
10/09/2024

It's easy to confuse the two, but Blue Bolts and Blue Dreams are different shrimp species! One is a hardy Neocaridina species that prefers higher PH (acidic water); the other is a softwater (lower PH) Caridina that is sensitive to water changes. Try the compare tool and view other shrimp species.

Heaters are often required for tropical freshwater aquariums. In-line heaters can be expensive, but they're hidden insi...
06/17/2024

Heaters are often required for tropical freshwater aquariums. In-line heaters can be expensive, but they're hidden inside your cabinet and uniformly warms the water throughout your tank. Internal heaters are cheaper solutions, but the device is visible inside your tank and it'll create warm and cool temperature regions.
Read more about it in the educational blog.
https://plantedtankmates.com/in-line-aquarium-heaters/

Monte Carlo is another easy carpet plant, but may take a bit of time to establish without CO2. Their roots will go into ...
06/14/2024

Monte Carlo is another easy carpet plant, but may take a bit of time to establish without CO2. Their roots will go into the soil their runners will spread on the surface where new stems will grow.
View and compare plants to plan your next setup
https://plantedtankmates.com/product-category/plants/

Adding dwarf shrimp to your aquarium can help create a balanced ecosystem. Some shrimps prefer acidic waters, while oth...
06/09/2024

Adding dwarf shrimp to your aquarium can help create a balanced ecosystem. Some shrimps prefer acidic waters, while others thrive in alkaline.
See the educational blog learn more and find compatible tank mates.
https://plantedtankmates.com/shrimp-tank-mates/

Anubias Barteri is one of the most popular aquarium plants! They're column feeders and do not require soil. It's super...
06/07/2024

Anubias Barteri is one of the most popular aquarium plants! They're column feeders and do not require soil. It's super easy to grow, maintain, and can be simply tied to driftwood or rocks.
Use the compare tool and view other column feeding vs root feeding plants for your planted tank.
https://plantedtankmates.com/product-category/column-feeder/

Leopard Corydoras make great shrimp tank mates! Most dwarf corydoras species are peaceful bottom dwellers that shoal whe...
06/06/2024

Leopard Corydoras make great shrimp tank mates! Most dwarf corydoras species are peaceful bottom dwellers that shoal when in a group of 6 or more. They prefer softer waters but can handle slightly higher PH, making them great to live with Crystal or Cherry Shrimps.
Use the compare tool to view different types of corydora catfish
https://plantedtankmates.com/product-category/corydoras-catfish/

Crystal Red Shrimps are one of the most popular freshwater species for planted tanks! They can have a red-white candy ...
06/05/2024

Crystal Red Shrimps are one of the most popular freshwater species for planted tanks! They can have a red-white candy cane look and are great algae eaters. This Caridina species can be sensitive to water changes, so be sure to have stable parameters.
Learn more about them in the education blog.
https://plantedtankmates.com/crystal-red-shrimp/

05/30/2024

Glass outflow pipes make a nice upgrade to any planted tank. They give a minimalist look that almost disappears, allowing you to enjoy your aquarium without the clutter. Various types create different outflows that accommodate your aquarium size, shape and setup.
See the article in the educational blog.
https://plantedtankmates.com/lily-pipes-for-your-aquarium/

Black Harlequin Rasboras are peaceful nano fish. Use the compare tool to view them against other freshwater species.See...
05/29/2024

Black Harlequin Rasboras are peaceful nano fish.
Use the compare tool to view them against other freshwater species.
See the various types of Rasboras in the educational blog.
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Cardinal Tetras are slightly larger than Neon Tetras. They're timid fish that prefer some landscape cover and require m...
05/24/2024

Cardinal Tetras are slightly larger than Neon Tetras. They're timid fish that prefer some landscape cover and require more alkaline water conditions to thrive.
Use the compare tool to view them against other tetras.
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