Author: Muntaseer Rahman

  • Do Betta Fish Like Small Tanks?

    Do Betta Fish Like Small Tanks?

    Gorgeous betta fish with flowy fins in a small bowl– that might be your imagination in the first place. It’s a popular myth that Betta fish enjoy small space. After observing unfortunate deaths, betta lovers often ask in betta forums- do betta fish really like small tanks? Despite their hardy nature, Betta fish do not…

  • What Are The Best Foods For Breeding Cherry Shrimps?

    What Are The Best Foods For Breeding Cherry Shrimps?

    Okay, I admit it – I didn’t know it was possible to breed cherry shrimp throughout the year. But I was more surprised when I learned that each can lay 20-30 eggs per hatch. Well, that’s a lot of cherry shrimp to have within 2-3 weeks. But which foods are the best to feed them…

  • What Should You Feed Cherry Shrimp Babies?

    What Should You Feed Cherry Shrimp Babies?

    No, I wouldn’t have worried about the shrimp’s diet if they weren’t babies. After all, I knew what the adult ones like and need. I can’t say the same for babies, as they’re still developing. Now the question is, what should they be fed in the first place? Algae, biofilm, infusoria, algae wafers, and liquid…

  • Can Humans Eat Cherry Shrimps? [Edible?]

    Can Humans Eat Cherry Shrimps? [Edible?]

    As an arthropod enthusiast, you probably consider eating cherry shrimp a lousy idea. I don’t blame you. After all, they’re visually appealing creatures that will give aquariums more of a lively look. But keeping that role aside, what are the chances of cherry shrimp being edible? Cherry shrimp are edible for humans. However, their small…

  • Bacter AE: The Silent Killer Of Shrimp?

    Bacter AE: The Silent Killer Of Shrimp?

    The best shrimp food or the silent killer of shrimp? Bacter AE has gotten both tags from the reviews of shrimp owners. Now, the question arises whether Bacter AE kills shrimp instead of increasing the survival rate. Using too much Bacter AE can kill your shrimp. This overdose reduces oxygen levels, leading to the death…

  • 7 Essential Qualities Of A Top-Notch Pet Store [Checklist]

    7 Essential Qualities Of A Top-Notch Pet Store [Checklist]

    Pet owners spent an average of $460 in 2013 (annually), which increased to $770 in 2022. However, currently, 1700 legal pet accessory shops are operating in the U.S.A. That means even though the field is large, it is crowded. So, to make yourself stand apart and draw more attention, your store must attain some essential…

  • From Rare To Pricey: Top 50 Most Expensive Freshwater Shrimps

    From Rare To Pricey: Top 50 Most Expensive Freshwater Shrimps

    From kings to general people, some exotic hobbyists love to collect rare and pricey stuff. Are you an exotic hobbyist and shrimp lover? Then, you must be looking for the most expensive freshwater shrimp. There are some determinant factors of the cost of freshwater shrimp. Such as grade, size, coloration, patterns, and rarity of the…

  • How To Invest In A Pet Shop? [12 Actionable Tips]

    How To Invest In A Pet Shop? [12 Actionable Tips]

    Investment in a new pet shop can start from $100 and go up to millions. But just because someone is investing a lot more money doesn’t mean their business will be more successful than yours. If that were true, I don’t think established companies like pet.com would ever fail. They had an abundance of investment,…

  • Can Cherry Shrimp Smell Food?

    Can Cherry Shrimp Smell Food?

    Have you noticed how your cherry shrimp starts acting active when you put food there? It’s as if they’ve got a message that told them – the food is here! That makes me wonder – can they really smell food? Cherry shrimp come with an exceptional sense of smell. They can detect food quite easily…

  • Why Are My Cherry Shrimps Fighting Over Food?

    Why Are My Cherry Shrimps Fighting Over Food?

    It was the first time I saw my aquarium turning into a war zone. I never knew my cherry shrimp, too, could fight like this over food. So, for obvious reasons, the first question popped up in my is – why it’s happening in the first place? Cherry shrimp mainly compete for food during shortages.…