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This is the most common question I receive from shrimp keepers. Not only new keepers, but even experienced ones face the death of cherry shrimp in their tanks. Cherry shrimp can die for many reasons. Cherry shrimp can die for various reasons: sudden changes in water parameters (pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate), exposure to toxins…
Cherry shrimp are colorful, easy to care for, and great for planted tanks. They breed fast and are peaceful. Ghost shrimp are cheaper, more transparent, and great for cleaning tanks but less colorful. If you want vibrant colors, go for cherry shrimp; if you prefer budget-friendly, choose ghost shrimp. Cherry Shrimp vs Ghost Shrimp Let’s…
Cherry shrimps are very delicate creatures. As they are very small, they are practically defenseless against any prey. That’s why it is extremely important to choose ideal tank mates for cherry shrimp. Even if your adult cherry shrimps seem to be safe with a group of tank mates, the shrimplets might not be. So, give…
I have seen many beginner shrimp keepers often want to skip the part of buying a filter for their shrimp tank. They think the filter is unnecessary as shrimps are very small. Is it really? I did some digging, and here’s what I found: Cherry shrimps can’t live without a filter. They can survive if…
One of the most common questions I get from shrimp keepers is when to feed cherry shrimps. So, I decided to do some research and see what experts are suggesting. Here’s what I found: Feed cherry shrimps once a day or every other day in the evening, offering small portions to avoid overfeeding. Adjust the…
Many shrimp keepers experience that their cherry shrimps are losing color. Why does this happen? I did some digging to find out. Cherry shrimp may lose color due to stress, poor water quality, inadequate diet, or illness. Ensuring optimal water parameters, a varied diet, and a stress-free environment can help maintain their vibrant color. Let’s…
I have seen this many times: A shrimp keeper brings new batches of shrimp to the aquarium. After about a couple of hours of releasing the shrimp, the shrimp keeper fails to spot most of them. He wonders where the shrimp disappeared. Well, let’s answer this question in this article. Cherry shrimp can disappear due…
Before getting into the hobby, many people often wonder how much do cherry shrimps actually cost. I decided to do some research and find out everything about the cost of cherry shrimps. Cherry shrimps generally cost between $2.6 to $3 per piece. The price varies depending on the shop, breeder as well as shrimp grade…
A few days earlier, I discovered one of my cherry shrimps suddenly jumped out of the tank. I was shocked to see this kind of behavior, so I did some research, and here’s what I found. Cherry shrimp jump out of the tank mainly if they are stressed. Other reasons include overcrowding or bad tank…
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