<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
	<title>River Tank Setup</title>
	<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/</link>
	<description>Ripariums, river tanks, and the fish, plants and critters that thrive in them.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<item>
		<title>A riparium is a tank with a shoreline. What you actually need</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/riparium-is-a-tank-with-a-shoreline/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/riparium-is-a-tank-with-a-shoreline/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn what a riparium is and what you need to build one: an open-top tank, planters, plants that tolerate wet roots, and light above the water.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tennessee Aquarium releases 500 lake sturgeon into the Tennessee River</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/tennessee-aquarium-releases-500-lake-sturgeon/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/tennessee-aquarium-releases-500-lake-sturgeon/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[About 500 juvenile lake sturgeon went into the Tennessee River at Coolidge Park. Here's how the restoration works and whether it's succeeding.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Can a crab get stuck in a pumpkin-house ornament?</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/can-crab-get-stuck-pumpkin-house-ornament/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/can-crab-get-stuck-pumpkin-house-ornament/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Can a crab get trapped in a pumpkin-house ornament? See which openings are risky, how to pick or seal a safe piece, and how to free a stuck crab.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Are store-bought Halloween ornaments safe underwater?</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/are-store-bought-halloween-ornaments-safe-underwater/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/are-store-bought-halloween-ornaments-safe-underwater/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn which Halloween ornaments are safe in a fish tank, why craft-store decor is risky, and a simple screening test before adding one.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>The $10 Vampire Crab: A Bad Halloween Impulse Buy</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/vampire-crab-bad-halloween-impulse-buy/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/vampire-crab-bad-halloween-impulse-buy/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Vampire crabs make tempting Halloween impulse buys at $10, but they need a land-heavy paludarium to survive—not a traditional fish tank.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Can you put a real pumpkin in a freshwater tank?</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/can-you-put-pumpkin-in-freshwater-tank/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/can-you-put-pumpkin-in-freshwater-tank/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Discover why whole pumpkins damage aquarium water and how to safely offer small pieces as seasonal treats.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Snail Eggs in the Aquarium: What the Clusters Are and What to Do</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/snail-eggs-in-aquarium-identify/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/snail-eggs-in-aquarium-identify/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tell snail eggs apart by species (nerite dots, mystery snail clutches, ramshorn and bladder jelly) and decide whether to scrape, keep, or hatch them.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) Care: The Small Crayfish That Leaves Fish Alone</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/dwarf-crayfish-cpo-care/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/dwarf-crayfish-cpo-care/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[CPO dwarf crayfish care: size, temperature, safe tank mates, molting, breeding, how much flow they like, and the states where you can't buy them.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Kuhli Loach Care in a River Tank</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/kuhli-loach-care-river-tank/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/kuhli-loach-care-river-tank/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Kuhli loaches can live in a river tank if you give them a calm zone, soft sand, a group of six, 74–79°F water and plenty of places to hide.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Rosy Barbs: A Hardy River Tank Fish That Doesn&#x27;t Need a Heater</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/rosy-barb-unheated-river-tank/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/rosy-barb-unheated-river-tank/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Rosy barb care for unheated river tanks: temperature range, tank size, group size, tank mates, feeding and the fin-nipping problem.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Fall Leaves in the Aquarium: Indian Almond, Oak, and What&#x27;s Safe</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/fall-leaves-aquarium-almond-oak-safe/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/fall-leaves-aquarium-almond-oak-safe/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Which leaves are safe in a fish tank, how many to use, how to collect and prep oak leaves, and which trees to skip.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Feeding Fish While You&#x27;re Away for the Holidays</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/feeding-fish-while-away-holidays/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/feeding-fish-while-away-holidays/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Going away for Thanksgiving? Most healthy adult fish are fine for a long weekend without food. How to prep the tank before you leave, when an automatic feeder makes sense, why to skip vacation blocks, and what to tell a sitter.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Fiddler Crabs Need Brackish Water, and Why Most &quot;Freshwater Crab&quot; Setups Fail Them</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/fiddler-crabs-need-brackish-water/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/fiddler-crabs-need-brackish-water/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fiddler crabs are often sold as freshwater pets, but they slowly die in fresh water. What they really need: brackish water, a big land area, marine salt and a hydrometer. Plus the truly freshwater crabs for a riparium.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Ramshorn Snails: Pest or Helper?</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/ramshorn-snails-pest-or-helper/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/ramshorn-snails-pest-or-helper/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ramshorn snails show up uninvited on new plants, then multiply. Why that's usually a sign of overfeeding, what they actually do for your tank, and how to keep the population in check without chemicals.]]></description>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Musk Turtles in a Riparium: Size, Setup, and the 4-Inch Sales Rule</title>
		<link>https://rivertanksetup.com/musk-turtles-in-a-riparium/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://rivertanksetup.com/musk-turtles-in-a-riparium/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Musk turtles stay small, walk the bottom instead of swimming, and can live for decades. What they need in a riparium, what they'll eat, the federal 4-inch rule, and the salmonella precautions.]]></description>
	</item>
</channel>
</rss>
