Category: Cherry Shrimp

  • Cherry Shrimp vs Ghost Shrimp: Which One Is Ideal For You?

    Cherry Shrimp vs Ghost Shrimp: Which One Is Ideal For You?

    Many people often get confused between ghost shrimps and cherry shrimps. They can’t figure out which one to get. So, in this article, I’ll provide a detailed comparison between the two so that you can figure out which one is ideal for you. If you are looking for decorative & colorful shrimps, then cherry shrimps […]

  • 10+ Ideal Tank Mates For Cherry Shrimp [Chart, Picture, Risk]

    10+ Ideal Tank Mates For Cherry Shrimp [Chart, Picture, Risk]

    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 […]

  • Can Cherry Shrimps Live Without A Filter?

    Can Cherry Shrimps Live Without A Filter?

    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 […]

  • When Should You Feed Cherry Shrimps?

    When Should You Feed Cherry Shrimps?

    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: Many expert shrimp breeders suggest to give food only every other day. Otherwise, you can skip food once every week. Cherry […]

  • Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Losing Color?

    Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Losing Color?

    Many shrimp keepers often experience that their cherry shrimps are losing color. Why does this happen? I did some digging to find out the reasons. Cherry shrimp can lose color if the tank has a lighter substrate. Some other probable causes can be: poor water parameters, poor diet, stress, lower grade, etc. Cherry shrimps can […]

  • Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Disappearing?

    Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Disappearing?

    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 shrimps in the aquarium, the shrimp keeper fails to spot most of the shrimps. He wonders where did the shrimps disappear? Well, let’s answer this question in this article. […]

  • How Much Do Cherry Shrimps Cost?

    How Much Do Cherry Shrimps Cost?

    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 […]

  • Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Jumping Out Of Tank?

    Why Is My Cherry Shrimp Jumping Out Of Tank?

    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 shrimps jump out of tank mainly if they are stressed. Some other reasons can be inappropriate tank water […]

  • Do Cherry Shrimps Eat Algae?

    Do Cherry Shrimps Eat Algae?

    I know many fish keepers who want to keep cherry shrimps for controlling algae in their tank. 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. In fact, they eat many types of […]

  • Cherry Shrimp Size: How Big Can They Get?

    Cherry Shrimp Size: How Big Can They Get?

    If you are keeping cherry shrimps 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 actually how large can these shrimps get. Cherry shrimps usually get about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long. However, under optimum conditions, they […]