If you keep cherry shrimp, the females will eventually get pregnant. At that point, you’ll need to know how to care for the pregnant shrimp and ensure successful breeding. After hours of research, I have compiled all the information you need to know in this article. To care for pregnant cherry shrimp, provide a stable…
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 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…
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