If you are a new shrimp keeper or have been keeping shrimp for a long time, then at some point, you will probably want to know the gender of your shrimp. The curiosity is quite understandable. However, cherry shrimps are so small that it can be quite difficult to determine their gender. So, I decided…
If you are keeping red cherry shrimps or wish to keep someday, then it is extremely important to know about their grading. Grading is something that can make you quite confused, like me. So, after doing a ton of research, I believe in this article I can explain red cherry shrimp grading simply in layman’s…
Cherry shrimp can be fascinating creatures. They possess unique characteristics that set them apart from other fish in an aquarium. In this article, I’ll talk about some of the interesting facts regarding cherry shrimps. I have collected all these facts after hours of research and about 7 cups of black coffee. All these facts amazed…
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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 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…
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