How to keep it properly
Prioritise stability over chasing perfect numbers. Mature biofilm, moss, gentle filtration, and copper-free routines matter most.
Shrimp profile
Cherry Shrimp
The best entry point into freshwater shrimp keeping, breeding readily in stable, mineral-supported planted tanks.
ShrimpBeginnerBreedingNano
What to feed and how to condition
Shrimp pellets, blanched greens, leaf litter, biofilm powders, and occasional protein.
Where it fits
Best in species colonies or with tiny peaceful fish like CPDs and Otocinclus.
What breeding really asks of you
Continuous breeder once colony security, minerals, and feeding are balanced.
Related species
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NEOCARIDINA
Blue Dream Shrimp
A selectively bred Neocaridina line valued for deep, even blue saturation and easy colony management.
ShrimpBeginnerPeaceful colony shrimp
- Tank
- 20 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.6-7.8
- School
- 12+
CARIDINA MULTIDENTATA
Amano Shrimp
The gold standard algae-management shrimp for planted aquariums, larger and tougher than dwarf shrimp.
ShrimpBeginnerPeaceful active grazer
- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 20-27 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.6
- School
- 6+
CARIDINA CANTONENSIS
Crystal Red Shrimp
A specialist soft-water bee shrimp that demands active substrate, remineralised RO water, and disciplined stability.
ShrimpAdvancedPeaceful specialist shrimp
- Tank
- 25 L+
- Temp
- 20-23 C
- pH
- 5.8-6.8
- School
- 12+