Neocaridina (cherries), Caridina (crystals, bees), Amano, Sulawesi – each has different needs. I explain why your cherries are losing color, why crystals die at high GH, and how to set up a tank that actually works long-term.
Blue bolt shrimp (Caridina cf cantonensis) are amongst the most popular freshwater ornamentals and are of high retail value. Therefore, today I would like to talk more about this wonderful species, from their diet to breeding, and find out if these are the shrimp for
Today we will be talking about shrimp safe plant fertilizers. In this article, we will discuss the best fertilizers for aquarium plants which are equally safe for shrimp. You might be surprised, especially if you a beginner aquarist, but you cannot use any plant fertilizer
Pothos plants are a widely popular household plant that holds great benefits for the air quality of your home. As many fish keepers already know, Pothos plants also make an attractive and practical addition to fish tanks of all kinds. Perhaps one of the most
The hobby of keeping aquarium shrimp has been steadily increasing in popularity for years. Shrimp make a great addition to home aquariums and as an added bonus, they came in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. And while the care regimen for shrimp
No shrimp owner wants to see their shrimps develop unexplained and sometimes brutal diseases. However, they are extremely common, and in most cases curable. The first step to understanding and treating dwarf shrimp diseases and parasites is learning to recognize them. Are your shrimps suddenly
Today I am going to talk about how to remove snails from a shrimp tank. If you have been reading my articles before (for example, “Benefits of Snails for a Shrimp Aquarium” or “Malaysian Trumpet Snails – Pros and Cons for Shrimp Tank”) you would
The importance of calcium for shrimp, crayfish, crabs, and especially snails is a well-known fact. Therefore, today I will talk about calcium supplements for shrimp and snail tanks. It is widely understood that they require calcium in unusual quantities during certain stages of their life.