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What Is a Shrimp? A shrimp is a small, aquatic crustacean that belongs to the order Decapoda, which also includes crabs and lobsters. Shrimp are typically found in both saltwater and freshwater environments all over the world. Key Facts: 🦐 Body: Long, narrow, and semi-transparent with a flexible exoskeleton. 🦐 Size: Ranges from a few millimeters to several inches long. 🦐 Diet: Omnivores – they eat algae, plankton, small organisms, and detritus. 🦐 Habitat: Oceans, rivers, lakes, estuaries – often on the seafloor or among vegetation. 🦐 Lifespan: Usually 1–6 years, depending on species. Popular Types: Cherry Shrimp – Freshwater, popular in aquariums. Ghost Shrimp – Transparent and easy to keep. Tiger Shrimp – Known for bold stripes. Prawn – Often confused with shrimp, but typically larger with some anatomical differences. Uses: 🐠 Aquariums: Great for keeping tanks clean (algae eaters). 🍤 Food: A major seafood delicacy worldwide. 🌿 Ecological: Play a role in aquatic food chains and nutrient cycling. Would you like info on freshwater shrimp for aquariums, or shrimp as seafood?
How to Keep Shrimp ✅ 1. Choose the Right Tank Size: At least 5–10 litres for a small colony, but 20L+ is better for stability. Shape: Standard tanks with surface area are ideal. Lid: Shrimp can climb, so a lid helps prevent escapes. ✅ 2. Set Up the Water Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F) pH: 6.5–7.5 (varies by species) Ammonia/Nitrites: 0 ppm – shrimp are very sensitive Nitrates: Keep low (
What to Feed Shrimp 🟢 1. Algae & Biofilm (Natural Diet) Shrimp naturally graze on algae and biofilm growing on surfaces. Encourage this by adding: Driftwood Live plants Mosses (like Java Moss) Indian almond leaves (also boost immunity) 🥬 2. Vegetables (Blanched) Shrimp love soft veggies! Boil for a few seconds until soft: Zucchini Spinach Kale Cucumber Peas (shelled) 📌 Remove leftovers after a few hours to avoid fouling the water. 🍤 3. Special Shrimp Foods Look for high-quality shrimp pellets or wafers: Shrimp King Dennerle Shrimp Hikari Shrimp Cuisine Bacter AE (encourages biofilm growth) These contain essential minerals like calcium and protein. 🟠 4. Occasional Treats Offer once or twice a week: Algae wafers Bloodworms (frozen or dried – not too often) Fish flakes (sparingly) Pollen-based powders ❗ Feeding Tips Feed small amounts once a day or every other day. Only feed what they can eat in 2–3 hours. Uneaten food = bad water quality = dead shrimp. 🧂 Calcium for Molting Shrimp need calcium to molt properly. Good shrimp food will include it You can also add cuttlefish bone or shrimp mineral blocks
Best Way to Care for Shrimp ✅ 1. Choose the Right Shrimp Great for beginners: Cherry Shrimp – hardy, colourful, easy to breed Amano Shrimp – excellent algae eaters Ghost Shrimp – cheap and transparent Blue Velvet, Yellow, Tiger – colourful and peaceful ✅ 2. Tank Setup Essentials Tank size: 10L minimum, 20L+ recommended Heater: Keep temperature between 20–26°C (68–79°F) Filter: Sponge filter or pre-filter guard (gentle flow) Substrate: Dark sand or fine gravel to bring out colours Plants: Moss, ferns, anubias – shrimp love to graze and hide Lighting: Low to medium (encourages algae & biofilm growth) ✅ 3. Water Parameters Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (TOXIC!) Nitrate:
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