Are Taiwan Bee Shrimp Hard To Keep? The Facts Explained

Are Taiwan Bee Shrimp Hard To Keep? The Facts Explained small

Taiwan Bee shrimp or Caridina cantonensis, also known as the blue bolt, king kong, red wine, red ruby, and panda, is no longer the genetically fragile species as it originally was. However, the relatively resilient Taiwan Bee shrimp available today still has many unique demands to thrive.  Taiwan Bee shrimp is significantly hard to keep … Read more

Why Is Your Ghost Shrimp Laying on Its Back or Side? 

Why Is Your Ghost Shrimp Laying on Its Back or Side?

Ghost shrimp are a popular choice when it comes to pet crustaceans. They’re an affordable addition to an aquarium and are considered a peaceful species for tank life. However, they can exhibit strange behavior that might puzzle their human owners, like laying on their backs or sides. If your ghost shrimp lays on its back … Read more

Can You Mix Blue and Cherry Shrimp?

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Blue and Cherry shrimp are freshwater shrimps that belong to the Neocaridina davidi family. Most aquarists sometimes refer to the Blue shrimp as the Blue velvet shrimp, Blue jelly, and Blue dream shrimp due to their coloration. Suppose you want to add Blue shrimp to your tank of cherry shrimp — can you do that? … Read more

Why Is Your Freshwater Shrimp Arching Its Back?

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Freshwater shrimps are fascinating invertebrates to watch, apart from adding aesthetic value to your aquarium. Their antics will keep you glued to your tank for hours. But have you wondered why your shrimp arching its back? A freshwater shrimp is arching its back because of molting and egg fanning. However, some shrimps may bend their … Read more

Do Cherry Shrimp Eat Hair Algae?

Do Cherry Shrimp Eat Hair Algae? small

Cherry shrimps are among the most sought-after freshwater invertebrates. Many aquarists include these shrimps because they’re attractive and easy to breed and feed. But do you ever wonder if cherry shrimps can also eat hair algae? Cherry shrimp eat hair algae. However, it’s not their typical source of nutrients, as they’re omnivores and can feed … Read more