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Pests

Not all visitors are welcome. Hydra, planaria, aiptasia, mantis shrimp – they sneak in on plants or rocks. This section helps you identify them and get rid of them using traps, chemicals, or natural predators.

Freshwater pests / Freshwater shrimp / Treatment

Dragonfly and Damselfly Nymphs. Monsters in Shrimp Tanks. Treatment

Updated: June 6, 2026
Dragonfly and Damselfly Nymphs. Monsters in Shrimp Tanks

Dragonflies and damselflies have been here for over 300 million years (even before the dinosaurs even existed!). About 3012 species of dragonflies only were known in 2010. They come in many shapes and sizes but they are all predatory. These are like the sharks of

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Freshwater pests / Freshwater shrimp / Treatment

Hydra in a Shrimp Tank. Treatment.

Updated: June 8, 2026
Hydra vs shrimp Wat fun

Today we are going to talk about another unwelcome parasite in our shrimp aquariums – Freshwater Hydras. Shrimp breeders (as well as fish keepers) consider them to be pests which can cause problems and they are absolutely right. Hydras are named after the nine-headed sea

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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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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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