5 Blue Bolt Shrimp A/S

You should already have a cycled tank before putting in any new shrimp!

You will need a tank, PH and TDS meters, substrate (we use ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Normal about 1-2 inches worth), a drip acclimater, a filter (sponge filter is best), 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 for your shrimp 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)

Shrimp are sensitive to changes in water conditions and your new shrimp mug Please use a separate small container to drip acclimate shrimp to your new water parameters (about 4-5 seconds between drips). Drip acclimate for at least 5+ hours minimum.

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.

They are scavengers that work hard to keep aquascapes and aquariums clean since they eat the 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 multiple times daily.