Author: John C

Moon Crab, also known as ‘Halloween Crab’, ‘Halloween Hermit Crab’ or ‘Purple Moon Crab’, is a gorgeous, purple-colored terrestrial crab. It is quite a unique specimen for any hobbyist. …

Moon Crab, also known as ‘Halloween Crab’, ‘Halloween Hermit Crab’ or ‘Purple Moon Crab’, is a gorgeous, purple-colored terrestrial crab. It is quite a unique specimen for any hobbyist. …

Chili Rasbora is also known as mosquito rasbora. While they are referred to as rasboras, they no longer belong to the exact genus of Rasbora. In 1978, they were …

The sexy shrimp (Thor amboinensis) checks every box when it comes to invertebrates. Intriguing name? No need to explain that one. Engaging behavior? They’ll happily distract you from every …

Boesemani Rainbowfish, a species of freshwater fish, enjoys a lot of popularity in the aquarium industry. This is due to their vibrant rainbow-colored hues, as their name suggests. As …

The paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) is a species of gourami found in most types of fresh water in East Asia, ranging from the Korean Peninsula to northern Vietnam. Paradise …

This picture is truly awful.  The diver is looking straight at me, possibly thinking ‘what the heck do you want me to do now, you annoying man?!’  At the …

Ramshorn Snails are common freshwater aquarium snails. Some hobbyists choose to keep them as pets. Some hobbyists consider them to be pests. As pets, they can help in keeping …

One of the fish that stands out whenever you look at a group of fish in an aquarium is the Peacock Gudgeon. This is a credit to the fact …

One-month-old angelfish larva showing first signs of juvenile pigmentation.