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Marine Shrimp Care for Beginners: Tank Setup, Food, & Compatibility

Learn how to care for Marine Shrimp, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Thriving Freshwater Shrimp: Tank, Food, & Compatibility Tips

Learn how to care for Freshwater Shrimp, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Freshwater Crustacean Care: Master Tank Setup, Food & Compatibility

Learn how to care for Freshwater Crustaceans, recommended diet and aquarium setup. Find freshwater shrimp, lobsters and crayfish species at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Mastering Soft Coral Care: Setup, Feeding, & Water for a Healthy Reef

Learn how to care for soft coral, recommended care & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Marine Lobster Care Guide: Setup, Diet, & Thriving Tank Mates

Learn how to care for Marine Lobsters, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Why is my new vanilla lobster sick, stumbling, and on its side?

Check the water chemistry. Invertebrates can be more sensitive to ammonia levels than other fish. It is always recommended to quarantine new additions in a separate tank to rule out or treat infection or parasites prior to adding to the main tank. Make sure he isn't being harrassed by other fish. As he matures, he will grow and become a potential threat to bottom dwelling tankmates.

Is feeding Oscar fish shrimp every day healthy? What alternatives?

My rule for exotic pets (fish included) is feed them what they were designed to eat. In the wild they are consuming multiple types of prey, so alternating the diet is always beneficial. Thanks for posting the question! Enjoy your aquarium!

My fish died suddenly. Is my snail sick or dead? What should I do?

Thanks for reaching out. Testing water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate is the first step, correct any problems. There are few diseases transmitted between fish and invertebrates. If problems persist, a visit to a veterinarian is recommended. Good luck.

Moving fish long distance: How to transport and feed them safely?

Thanks for reaching out. If is a good idea to fast for 1-2 days prior to shipment, this decreased feces and will help to keep the ammonia down. Typically clear bags are utilized with about 50% water, and 50% air/oxygen used. A local pet store might be able to assist, as they get shipment in (so have older bags and boxes, which need to be disinfected) and hopefully the skills to ship. Check with the airline also, box needs to be well labelled "LIE ANIMALS" and "THIS END UP". Sometimes a health certificate for interstate travel is needed, so contact airline and State of Utah, veterinarian. Good luck.

Is a 1-foot marine tank big enough for fish? What can I put in it?

It is very difficult to get a good biotope in a just 1 foot long tank unless it is a few feet high. You will not be able to keep fish in it, only invertebrates, maybe a few shrimp or sea anemones. It is much harder to keep the water healthy in a small tank,and the appliances needed for running a salt water aquarium cost pretty much the same (if available) as appliances for a larger tank. I suggest you join a club of salt water aquarists who will be able to start you off perfectly. Your local fish/pet shop should be able to point you to a club.