Crystal Red shrimp are colorful invertebrates with sensitivity to poor water conditions. They’re like this due to selective breeding and, therefore, need water with a low hardness to thrive. The Crystal Red shrimp can’t live in hard water. They’re not hardy shrimp and need special care. Crystal Red shrimp owners must perform 30% water changes … Read more
All living things need oxygen to survive, including Cherry Red shrimp. Some aquarists are sure these shrimps need an air pump in the tank, while others say it depends on the tank setup. Cherry Red shrimp don’t always need an air pump to live in an aquarium. However, the air pump enhances the gaseous exchange, … Read more
Shrimp has become the most popular invertebrates for aquarium keepers in recent years, and it’s no wonder. These fascinating little creatures are hardy, colorful, and excellent tank cleaners! But can they be kept in cold-water tanks with no heater? Most shrimp breeds can live in unheated tanks. They thrive in temperatures between 60 to 77°F … Read more
So you just purchased your first Amano shrimp, and now you are wondering whether or not your new shrimp should be kept in brackish water? Amano shrimp cannot live in brackish water, and you should house them in freshwater. The salinity of brackish water is too high for the adult Amano shrimp and can result … Read more
Ever looked inside an aquarium and wondered how the glass stays so clean? You may have noticed one or two crustaceans swimming around the aquarium as well. Do you know what those little shrimp are commonly added to aquariums for? Shrimp typically do clean their aquarium glass. They eat the algae and other organic waste … Read more