I know many fish keepers who want to keep cherry shrimps to control algae in their tanks. But the thing is, can cherry shrimps really eat and control algae in the tank? I wanted to find that out. So, I did some research. Yes, cherry shrimps eat algae. They are excellent natural cleaners, helping to…
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If you have been keeping cherry shrimp for a while now, you might wonder how big they can actually get. That’s a fair question. So, I decided to do some research and find out. Cherry shrimps usually grow to about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long. However, under optimum conditions, they can also grow to 1.6…
If you want your cherry shrimps to thrive, you’ll have to know what is the best temperature for them. Here’s what I found out after doing some research: The best temperature for cherry shrimp is 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celcius). The ideal temperature range for them is between 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21…
Almost every shrimp keeper I know has asked me how long cherry shrimp live. I had the same question, too, so I did some research on my own and came up with some pretty interesting stuff. So, how long do cherry shrimps live? Cherry shrimp typically live for 1 to 2 years. Their lifespan can…
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