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Maintenance & Care

Aquariums don’t run themselves. Regular water changes, filter cleaning, testing – it’s boring but necessary. This section covers the science behind maintenance and practical routines that don’t take all weekend.

Maintenance

Sand vs Gravel vs Bare Bottom. What is Better for Shrimp and Fish?

Updated: June 6, 2026
pile of sand and gravel

Today I would like to talk about bare-bottom tanks, sand, and gravel as a substrate. We are going to look at the advantages and disadvantages of sand and gravel for our shrimp and fish. We will try to find the answer to whether the substrate

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Freshwater pests / Freshwater shrimp / Treatment

Planaria and Shrimps. How to remove them.

Updated: June 8, 2026
Shrimp with planaria

Today I will give you everything I have about aquarium planarian flatworm. You will know what it is, its life cycle, types, what causes the infestation, prevention measures, and how you can get rid of it.  I will give you detailed information about the proper

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Freshwater shrimp / Maintenance

Everything about Feeding Dishes for Shrimp

Updated: June 6, 2026
Everything about Feeding Dishes for Shrimp

It is pretty hard to say why there are still a lot of people who do not use them. Maybe that is because they do not see the benefit of feeding dishes or they simply used to throw food in their aquarium. Is it because

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Freshwater snails / Invertebrates / Maintenance & Care

Indian Almond Leaves and Alder Cones in a Shrimp Tank

Updated: June 8, 2026
Indian Almond Leaves and Alder Cones in a Shrimp Tank

Today we will talk mainly about Indian almond leaves also known as Terminalia catappa leaves. Many advanced shrimp keepers use these leaves in their tanks because of their outstanding qualities and properties. Even more, these leaves have also been used for years by tropical fish keepers

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Maintenance

7 Tips for Shrimp and Fish Tank Location

Updated: June 6, 2026
7 Tips for Shrimp and Fish Tank Location

Location is everything when it comes to aquariums and many people have a lot of questions about this topic. In this article, we will outline the key factors to consider the best place for your new shrimp or fish tank in your home. We will

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ABOUT ME

Aquariumbreeder (Shrimp and Snail Breeder) logoHi everyone! I’m Michael and this is the place where I nerd out about shrimp. So, if you are interested in getting into this hobby or just want some extra tips and tricks, well this is the right place for you. On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. 

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