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AquaticMotiv invertebrate database

Freshwater invertebrate database

Verified care data for 25 freshwater invertebrate species — snails, shrimp, crabs, clams, and crayfish: size, lifespan, temperature and pH ranges, general hardness and calcium needs, plant and betta safety, and exactly how (or whether) each one breeds in your tank. Every attribute is published as plain text on each species page, so you can check an animal against your tank before you buy it.

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All species, A–Z by type

Planting the same tank?

Nearly every invert here does its best work in a planted tank. Browse the plant database, or let the finder rank every plant against your exact setup.