Freshwater Shrimp

Freshwater Shrimp are the jewels of freshwater planted aquariums. Found naturally in East Asia these Neocaridina shrimp have been bred to be many different colors, including but not limited to blue, red, yellow, black, white and striped variants of these colors.
Being one of the easiest freshwater shrimp to keep, they make for a great launching pad into the more demanding types such as varieties of crystal shrimp. Although some shrimp are less sensitive then others no shrimp can be kept without certain practices being

followed. Most medicines, unless specifically mentioned, are deadly to shrimp. These medications contain lethal amounts of copper and other heavy metals that can decimate your stock of shrimp incredibly quickly. If the need arises to medicate your aquarium make sure you look for products that mention that they are invertebrate and/or shrimp safe.

Many hobbyists get discouraged when they notice their shrimps laying on the aquarium gravel. It is imperative to be careful with these as they may just be the shrimp molting. A shrimp will molt many times during it’s life in order to grow. This process can take 48-72 hours and during this time the shrimp is at it’s most vulnerable. To ensure a proper molting it is important to feed your shrimp properly. Hikari Shrimp Cuisine is an perfect example of specially formulated pellets to ensure proper growth and even enhance color in your shrimp. Be sure to stop by to check out our freshwater shrimp if you want to add a splash of color to your freshwater aquarium.