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Essential guides
Beginner guide to keeping shrimp: from first tank to stable colony
Learn how to start a safe shrimp aquarium step by step: species choice, tank size, filter, cycling, water, feeding, maintenance and first aid.
Choosing aquarium shrimp species: the complete guide
Compare Neocaridina, Caridina, Sulawesi, Amano and filter shrimp by water, behavior, breeding, difficulty and tank goal.
Setting up a shrimp aquarium: the complete safe tank guide
Build a stable, shrimp-safe and breeding-focused aquarium: tank size, filter, substrate, hardscape, plants, cycling and biofilm.
Water parameters and RO water for Caridina shrimp: a complete guide
A practical guide to RO water, remineralization, GH, KH, TDS, pH and stable water changes for Caridina shrimp.
Latest articles
Best place for a shrimp aquarium
The best place for a shrimp aquarium is quiet, cool, stable, level and easy to maintain. Avoid direct sunlight, heaters, drafts, vibration and places that make water changes awkward.
Is 20 liters enough for shrimp?
A 20 liter or 5 gallon shrimp tank can work for hardy Neocaridina, but 30 to 40 liters or 10 gallons is safer for beginners because stability matters more than swimming space.
How many shrimp should you start with?
For a first Neocaridina colony, start with 10 to 20 healthy shrimp. Fewer can work, but it increases the risk of poor sex ratio, slow breeding and losses after transport.
225+ specialist terms explained clearly
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Best place for a shrimp aquarium
The best place for a shrimp aquarium is quiet, cool, stable, level and easy to maintain. Avoid direct sunlight, heaters, drafts, vibration and places that make water changes awkward.
Read articleIs 20 liters enough for shrimp?
A 20 liter or 5 gallon shrimp tank can work for hardy Neocaridina, but 30 to 40 liters or 10 gallons is safer for beginners because stability matters more than swimming space.
Read articleHow many shrimp should you start with?
For a first Neocaridina colony, start with 10 to 20 healthy shrimp. Fewer can work, but it increases the risk of poor sex ratio, slow breeding and losses after transport.
Read article