There are many different kinds of freshwater shrimp and all of them are not compatible with all kinds of fish. Depending on the nature of the shrimp they are compatible with different kinds of fish. In this article, I have provided information and charts that would help you identify easily what kinds of shrimps are…
Many shrimp keepers often wonder if shrimps eat poop. It becomes easier for them to take care of the tank if shrimps can take care of the poop for them. I have done some research regarding this topic and I would share in this article what I found. Some shrimps might eat poop whereas others…
Fish keepers who want to get rid of algae often think about using shrimps. They might wonder if it is an effective solution. I was curious about this topic and after some research, I found out many interesting things that I would like to share with you. Almost all the shrimps eat algae. Four of…
If you are a new aquarist and are considering what fishes to choose for your fish tank, freshwater shrimps could be a great choice to go with. They co-exist with other species peacefully, come in a variety of vibrant colors, and maintain the balance of the aquarium ecosystem by eating up algae. Today, we will…
Do you know cherry shrimps can be of different types? I have already explained different grades of cherry shrimps. However, in this article, I’ll discuss what are the different types of cherry shrimps that you can keep in your aquarium. Some of these types are mostly available in the fish stores, whereas some are extremely…
Many shrimp keepers don’t understand the importance of filters for cherry shrimp tank. If you think we only need filters for purifying the cherry shrimp tank water, then you are wrong! Filters have many other purposes too! And in this article, I am going to share with you everything I know about filtration for a…
We all want our cherry shrimp to breed and produce lots of babies. However, if they continue to breed at their heart’s content, the population can become too big for a tank. Many problems occur when the shrimp colony gets too big. In such a case, you need to take some steps to control the…
If we want to get the best color out of our cherry shrimp, we need to breed them carefully. Shrimp breeders perform selective breeding to produce higher-quality offspring in future generations. It has been going on for years in the shrimp-keeping industry. At first, selective breeding was only done by the professional and experienced shrimp…
Substrate is very important for shrimps, whether it is neocaridina or caridina shrimps. The choice of your substrate can greatly impact the lives of the shrimps. If the choice is not suitable, then you might face problems later on. So, in this article, I am going to provide you all the substrate options for cherry…
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