Shrimp Care

 Our water parameters:

  • Ph: 6.5 to 7
  • TDS: 90-135
  • Temp: 72-78
  • Gh: 2-4 KH: 0-1 
  • Substrate: ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Normal Type
  • Water conditions: Reverse Osmosis Water and Salty Shrimp GH (water minerals)

Social behavior: Peaceful

Origin: Asia

Shipping Size: 1/4 - 1/2 inch Juvenile to Young Adult

Adult Size: 1 inch

Feeding guidelines:

Diet: They are scavengers that work hard to keep aquascapes and aquariums clean since they eat available algae and plant matter. In a mature aquariums they will require less food. In less mature aquariums, supplementation of high quality dry foods with high plant content can be fed daily or weekly depending on the quantity of shrimp.

The Basic Setup:

You will need a tank, PH and TDS meters, substrate (we use ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia about 1-2 inches), a Sponge filter, a light source, Shrimp food, plants/moss, and Shrimp net. 

They’re also happier when they have spots to hide in. Cholla (cactus) logs, moss and plants make great shrimp accessories as they provide a home and biofilm for them to pick at.

It’s also best to use a pre-filter sponge to cover your intake filter. This will prevent your shrimp from getting sucked into the filter. Make sure the gap between the sponge and intake filter tube is sealed tightly so shrimp don’t get sucked up)

When you get your shrimp: 

Shrimp are sensitive to changes in water conditions and your new shrimp need to be acclimated to your tank. Please remove the shrimp from the bag and use a separate small container to drip acclimate shrimp to your new water parameters. Drip into the container with about 3-5 seconds between each drip. We recommend to drip acclimate for at least 5+ hours minimum since the longer time ensures a better survival rate.

Never float the breathing bag in your tank when acclimating new shrimp- the membrane won’t be able to work under water and you risk their suffocation. Shrimp may not be very colorful due to the long trip, but after few days their color will return.

Do not overfeed as you will contaminate your tank and cause a rise in ammonia level in your tank, which will be detrimental to your shrimp’s life. 

Warning! Copper is toxic to invertebrates. Avoid any food product, medication, or plant fertilizer that contains Copper of any form.