These are general blog posts
Cherry shrimp and Taiwan Bee shrimp are two popular varieties of shrimp for aquarists around the world. While many people prefer keeping them in different tanks, this is not always possible. But what happens when you place these two shrimp in the same tank – can they breed? Cherry shrimp and Taiwan bee shrimp cannot … Read more
Few aquarium lovers like to find hair algae in their tanks. It’s hard to get rid of and can be a real nuisance to your fish and plants. The good news is that there are ways to get rid of hair algae, including introducing crystal shrimp into your aquarium. Crystal shrimp will eat hair algae … Read more
Figuring out which fish to keep as a beginner aquarist can be a challenge. One of the recommendations is that shrimp require less maintenance to keep than fish—but does that apply to all shrimp? Crystal red shrimp is a gorgeous shrimp species, but are they easy or hard to keep? Crystal red shrimp are moderately … Read more
Ghost shrimp are a great option for your aquarium if you’re a beginner or want a more low-maintenance species. They look cool, are inexpensive, readily available, can act as scavengers and feeders, and are relatively hardy. But just because they’re hardy doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of them, especially when they’re in … Read more
For shrimp breeding enthusiasts, knowing which shrimps are compatible enough to share a tank is essential to the scheme of their setup. After all, housing different shrimp species together means purchasing and cleaning fewer tanks! But what about Crystal Red and Black shrimp—can they live together in the same tank? You can keep Crystal Red … Read more