As I am a shrimp keeper most of the time I face this question from new shrimp keepers about putting shrimps in an uncycled tank. So here is the answer for everyone: It is not ideal to put ghost shrimps in an uncycled tank. As in uncycled tank water, there is the presence of ammonia…
One of my friends recently saw one of his ghost shrimps turned into white color and it freaked him out. I also saw one of my ghost shrimps turned brown in color. So, I was wondering why ghost shrimps change colors and did some research by myself. Here’s what I found: By ensuring a suitable…
Lately, I have discovered some of my ghost shrimps are swimming to the top. I was curious about this behavior and started researching the factors. I will share my results throughout this article. Ghost shrimps swim to the top mainly due to the imbalance in water parameters. Some other factors can also be responsible for…
Did your ghost shrimp ever try to jump out of the water when you were feeding them or cleaning the tank? Last week when I was feeding them one tried to jump which scared me. I had no clue why it did so I researched to find out. Ghost shrimps jump out of the water…
If you are keeping ghost shrimps for a long time, then you may have seen the Ghost Shrimps eating a dead fish if any dies in your tank. Seeing this scene did you ever wonder will Ghost Shrimp eat your live small fish? Ghost shrimps generally don’t eat small fishes. They only eat a fish…
Before petting ghost shrimps, lots of questions pop up in our minds. The most common question is- how long do ghost shrimps live. I have researched about ghost shrimp’s lifespan and got a few important things to share with you. The ghost shrimps only thrive for 1 year. They have a smaller lifespan than other…
Many ghost shrimp keepers have often asked me if their ghost shrimps are edible or not. Though the question is a bit weird, I think it is a valid one. So, here’s what I have found after doing some research: Yes, ghost shrimps are edible. They are safe to eat but not worth the effort….
Have you ever wondered how big a ghost Shrimp can get? I was curious and did some research on my own. Here’s what I found: Ghost Shrimps generally grow to be around 1.5 inches (3.8cm) long. The size of Ghost Shrimps varies by their age. But there are other factors too that contribute to their…
Recently when I changed the water of my tank the ghost shrimps looked more active than before which scared me. I was worried and started researching to know what actually happened to the shrimps. I tried to figure out when ghost shrimps are most active and here’s what I’ve found: Ghost shrimps are more active…
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