Category: Cherry Shrimp

  • Red Cherry Shrimp Grades Explained [With Pictures]

    Red Cherry Shrimp Grades Explained [With Pictures]

    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…

  • 19 Cherry Shrimp Facts That Will Surely Amaze You!

    19 Cherry Shrimp Facts That Will Surely Amaze You!

    I think there is no doubt that cherry shrimps can be very fascinating creatures. They possess some unique characteristics that set them apart from any 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…

  • Why Are My Cherry Shrimps Dying? [14 Reasons Why]

    Why Are My Cherry Shrimps Dying? [14 Reasons Why]

    This is the most common question I often face from shrimp keepers. Not only the new shrimp keepers, even the experienced ones face the death of cherry shrimps in their tank. Cherry shrimps can die for many reasons. Cherry shrimps can die due to various reasons: sudden changes in water parameters (pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite,…

  • 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…