Shrimp make one of the best bottom critters for aquariums. They come in a great variety, from red to blue to yellow species. Some species are big, and some are tiny, meaning there’s a shrimp type for every tank setup.
But caring for shrimp isn’t as easy as it might look. The great diversity in shrimp species also means every species has its own requirements, so these critters need enough attention to thrive.
It’s also extremely important to take into account which tank mates you’re going to keep with your shrimp. Some fish love eating these fish, leaving no shrimp left after a couple of days.
On the other hand, if you manage to integrate shrimp successfully into your tank, they make for an amazing, low-maintenance, and peaceful critter.
Freshwater shrimp are great additions to any home aquarium. They are easy to care for and provide the added benefit of cleaning up leftover food. Most freshwater shrimp can be housed together. However, this is dependent on the water parameters needed for each species of shrimp in your tank. You will also want to prevent …
Shrimp are bottom dwellers, and because of this, people tend to believe these creatures can serve as a good clean-up crew to feed on the poop in the tank. However, that’s further from the truth. Shrimp don’t eat fish poop in your freshwater aquarium. It’s not nutritious to them and doesn’t aid their growth. They …
Freshwater shrimps can often be overlooked in the aquarium hobby but those who have kept these invertebrates know that they make for some of the best freshwater pets out there. They exhibit interesting behavioral traits and they can help create really breathtaking aquariums. The benefits of keeping freshwater shrimps are many as they are generally …
Starting a new aquarium or planted tank can be exciting. You can add all kinds of lush plants and fun pets to your aquarium setup. In this post, though, I’ll be talking about adding shrimp to your new aquarium. Many planted aquariums have shrimp in them. In fact, these small pets are perfect for aquatic …
In this article, I’ll be talking about plants that you can add to your shrimp tank. Not all shrimp owners put plants in their aquariums, but I recommend doing this for your pet. It will give your shrimp a good place to hide and relax. Live aquarium plants also have many health benefits for shrimp. …
In my 20 gallon / 100 liter aquarium I was housing a small school of 5 corydoras, when my friend came to me and offered me some shrimp as he was breeding them. I did not know whether they would be able to live together, so I first did my research and this is what …