How to know if your shrimp are happy? Obviously, as shrimp keepers, we want to make sure that your pets have everything. But how can we really know if they are happy or not?  Unlike many...

With more and more hobbyists opting for nano reef tanks instead of their larger counterparts; it is imperative to ensure that the corals kept in these small aquariums are ideally suited to the...

Ammonia is a nitrogen compound that occurs naturally in any shrimp aquarium. It is the resulting waste product of the animals. It also accumulates in the water column from the decomposition...

Freshwater shrimp are becoming an extremely popular choice even for beginners. These little invertebrates make a colorful and interesting addition to many home tanks. However, any temptation to...

Aquatic life cannot survive without oxygen (O2). Oxygen is vital for the sustenance and growth activities of living organisms — these consist of fish and inverts, as well as live plants and the...

Whenever people find dead shrimp in their tanks, they wonder … “Should I remove dead shrimp from the tank or should I leave it in there?” Actually, this is a frequent question in the...