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Which shrimp are suitable for beginners?
Neocaridina shrimp such as Red Cherry shrimp are ideal for beginners. They are hardy, tolerate a broad range of water parameters and breed readily.
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Essential guides
Expert· 26 min
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.
Advanced· 23 min
Choosing aquarium shrimp species: the complete guide
Compare Neocaridina, Caridina, Sulawesi, Amano and filter shrimp by water, behavior, breeding, difficulty and tank goal.
Advanced· 25 min
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.
Beginner· 24 min
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.
Latest articles
Water changes in planted shrimp tanks
Standalone deep dive for Water changes in planted shrimp tanks: safe diagnosis, species nuance, common mistakes and source-backed steps.
Filter shrimp, flow and plants
Standalone deep dive for Filter shrimp, flow and plants: safe diagnosis, species nuance, common mistakes and source-backed steps.
Sulawesi shrimp tank: plants or hardscape?
Standalone deep dive for Sulawesi shrimp tank: plants or hardscape?: safe diagnosis, species nuance, common mistakes and source-backed steps.
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From pH and GH to biofilm and molting. Look up a term quickly while reading a guide or article.
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Milky white shrimp: causes and triage
A white or milky shrimp can show stress, age, muscle problems or disease. Check these things first.
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Using catappa leaves
Feed less than most beginners expect, keep biofilm as the base diet and scale extra food to visible grazing, leftovers and colony size. Learn how to use catappa leaves safely in a shrimp tank: dosage, preparation, biofilm, tannins, pH effect and organic-load risks.
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Vorticella on shrimp: recognition and treatment
White fuzzy growth may be Vorticella. Learn the difference from fungus, Scutariella and debris.
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Quick answers
Starting
What are the most important water parameters for shrimp?
The key parameters are pH, GH, KH, TDS and temperature. Each species has its preferences, but stability matters more than perfect numbers.
Starting
How large should my aquarium be?
For most shrimp, 20 liters is the minimum, although 30 to 40 liters gives more stable water parameters. Larger tanks are easier for beginners.