Amano shrimp need brackish water to breed. Opae Ula (Hawaiian red shrimp) live their whole lives in it.
This section covers species that require salt in their water – but not full marine conditions. I explain salinity ranges, setup, and which species are actually brackish vs just tolerant of it.
Caridina gracilirostris, also known as Pinocchio shrimp, Needlenose Caridina, Red Nose Shrimp, Rudolph Shrimp, and some other names, is a fascinating animal and a great albeit somewhat uncommon addition to a home aquarium. The combination of the weird-looking appearance, strange swimming style, and cleaning functions places Red
Halocaridina rubra are more commonly known as Opae Ula Shrimp (lit. – Tiny red shrimp), Volcano shrimp, Hawaiian red shrimp, Supershrimp, and Anchialine shrimp. They are known for being bright, beautiful, and easy to care for. Opae Ula Shrimp are very hardy and low maintenance