Many of you asked me, “why are my shrimps dying after water change.” In fact, this is one of the most common problems beginner shrimp keepers face. For those shrimp lovers, I decided to share my experience of how I overcame the problem. As a fragile species, it is quite hard for shrimps to acclimatize…
Ghost shrimps are widely used as feeders but did you ever wonder if you can eat ghost shrimps? You are not alone. I have heard this question many times. If you have the same query then here is the answer for you: You can eat ghost shrimps as they are safe to eat. But eating…
Many hobbyists mainly keep ghost shrimps for their algae-eating capability. However, they often wonder if the shrimps will try to eat the plants too! Eating plants can be a potential danger for planted tank owners. So, this is a matter of concern. Ghost shrimps are great algae eaters. They also eat the plants that die…
If you have both male and female ghost shrimps in your tank then it is normal that you will see the females carrying eggs in their belly every few weeks. And soon after that, they hatch the eggs in the water from which new offspring grow in the tank water. However, after the eggs are…
Many shrimp keepers who are new to this hobby often freak out seeing their ghost shrimps molting. Molting is a very natural process and ghost shrimps will molt as they grow. If they are molting more often that means they are in good health and growing in the proper way. If they are not molting…
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Jarrarium is a nano-sized aquarium mainly used to keep shrimps or snails. Those who have space problems but have an interest in keeping shrimps can easily start their hobby using a jarrarium. However, as it is small, you cannot keep any other species except shrimp or snails. Today, in this article, I will mention the…
If you are a new shrimp keeper or keeping shrimps for a while now then you must be curious to know the gender of your shrimps. As ghost shrimps are very delicate species it is kind of difficult to determine their gender. However, as a shrimp keeper, it is important to know the gender of…
Ghost shrimps and whisker shrimps are very similar in appearance thus many think these two are the same type of shrimp. People who are new to this hobby get confused and barely know the difference between ghost shrimps and whisker shrimps. As many cannot differentiate these shrimps they end up buying the wrong shrimps for…
Stress in aquarium shrimp can manifest through fading or dull coloration, increased hiding, erratic swimming or clinging to the water surface, molting issues, reduced appetite, lethargy, or sudden death. To minimize stress, it’s essential to maintain proper water parameters and tank conditions, ensuring a stable and suitable environment for the shrimp. 3 Signs That Your…
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