Come find out the secrets behind the Loggerhead Musk Turtle’s unique features and the care requirements for successful maintenance in a home aquarium or pond.
Aquatic Pet Profiles
Dive into the fascinating world of underwater companions with our Profiles category, where you’ll find comprehensive guides on various types of aquatic pets. Whether you’re a seasoned hobbyist or just starting your journey into the world of aquatics, our curated collection of profiles is designed to provide you with essential information to ensure the well-being of your aquatic friends.
Yellow-Bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta): A Vibrant & Energetic Aquatic Pet
The Yellow-Bellied Slider is an active, long-lived turtle with bold yellow markings. Come learn about its care, diet, habitat and much more to keep this freshwater pet thriving!
Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta): A Colorful & Hardy Semi-Aquatic Pet
Distinguish between four species of Painted Turtles like an expert and provide each one with the best care and maintenance from the tips in this guide!
False Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica): A Striking and Active Aquatic Species
Distinguish between a False Map Turtle and Common Map Turtle like an expert, learn maintenance tips from this detailed care guide to enhance your pet turtle’s life.
Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica): The Fast-Swimming River Explorer
A closer look at the most common Map Turtle species, including the best care tips for maintaining optimal health in your aquarium.
Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus): A Hardy & Compact Aquatic Pet
Come learn about Razorback Musk Turtle care, habitat preferences, diet requirements, and more tips to keep these small, hardy, yet shy freshwater turtles happy and healthy!
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus): A Compact and Hardy Pet Turtle
Don’t let the stinky musk odor from Common Musk Turtles discourage you from keeping this turtle. You can build a bond and manage your pet’s odor with essential care practices from this guide. Come learn how!
Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans): The Most Popular Pet Turtle Explained
Get the best care and maintenance tips for keeping the most popular semi-aquatic turtle species, the Red-Eared Slider, in your home aquarium. Come find out why these adorable turtles are so popular!
Venezuelan Corydoras (Corydoras venezuelanus): A Vibrant Addition to Community Tanks
Get the best care tips for the distinguished beauty, Venezuelan Corydoras. Come find out why this small bottom-dweller stands out as a centerpiece in a community of vibrant species.
Similis Corydoras (Corydoras similis): The Underrated Gem for Your Freshwater Aquarium
From its black smudge spots to its iridescent blue-green scales, discover the beauty of this rare freshwater Corydoras species, C. Similis, and learn how to care for them in your home aquarium.