Part of the excitement of keeping shrimp is breeding them and possibly selling the babies that result from your efforts. However, hybrid shrimp are often seen as undesirable, so many shrimp keepers try to avoid hybridization. So, will keeping different Taiwan Bee shrimp varieties in the same tank create hybrids? Taiwan Bee shrimp do not … Read more
Like all shrimp, Cherry Red shrimp are scavengers. They are bottom feeders that will eat almost anything they come across, be it dead or living plants and animals, even other shrimp! But what about bloodworms—can the Cherry Red shrimp eat these slimy creatures? Cherry Red Shrimp can eat bloodworms. Generally, they’re not fussy about what … Read more
If you have a home aquarium and are interested in keeping shrimp, you may have heard of the Taiwan Bee and Crystal Red shrimps. These pretty shrimps are relatively easy to take care of, so they’re great choices for beginner or expert shrimp keepers. However, it’s not always easy to tell them apart. Taiwan Bee … Read more
Searching around online for grades of Sakura or Cherry shrimp can result in some confusing and seemingly conflicting information. This is because Sakura shrimp are the same species as Cherry shrimp, just different grades. To sort this out, you just need to familiarize yourself with the concept of shrimp grading. Sakura shrimp is a specific … Read more
Keeping an attractive mix of creatures—like Cherry Red Shrimp and Amano Shrimp—in your home tank helps create a homelier and serene atmosphere in your space. But you must ensure these creatures can coexist in the same tank and conditions to prevent predation, poor yield, aggression, and even stress. So, can you have Cherry Red Shrimp … Read more