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Aquarium Shrimp Species > Quick Stats |
Food:
These shrimp are kept primarily as detritus and/or algae consumers. |
Breeding:
Possible in some but not easy at all. |
Tank Conditions:
The ideal requirements for keeping these shrimps are a pH less than 7.5 and clean (ammonia/ammonium free) water. Temperatures in the 22-25C range are best. A planted tank with a neutral to acidic pH would be an ideal environment. |
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This site was created to get straight to the point. Below are some tips on keeping Aquarium Shrimps. Send any additional information or questions to Ask An Expert
Compatibility:
They do best when kept alone or away from anything that can fit them in it's mouth.
Aquarium Shrimp Species: Key Points, Tips & Tricks - Aquarium Shrimp Q/A
- Crustaceans have the ability to conserve and store calcium. This is important for their molting process.
- Some may eat their discarded exoskeletons to reclaim lost nutrients.
- Crustaceans NEED something to hold on to. They can get highly stressed from smooth/bare surfaces. This is called thigmotactic response.
- Most shrimp grow to around 1-2 inches.
Aquarium Shrimp Species: DO'S - Aquarium Shrimp Q/A
- Reasearch your individual shrimp species they can have special requirements.
Aquarium Shrimp Species: DONT'S - Aquarium Shrimp Q/A
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Follow the above recommendations and you should have a joyful Aquarium Shrimp experience. Send any questions, comments or pictures to Ask An Expert If you are interested in helping out visit our contributions page.
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