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Did you know there are dozens of species and selectively bred varieties of ornamental freshwater shrimp that can be kept in the aquarium? In our shrimp care guides, we describe all the guidelines you need to keep each one. At The Shrimp Farm, we have years of experience keeping and breeding (dwarf) shrimp, and we're excited to share our knowledge with you. Whether you're looking for information on the immensely popular <a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/shrimp-caresheet-red-cherry-shrimp/">cherry shrimp</a> or the obscure <a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/shrimp-caresheet-ninja-shrimp-caridina-serratirostris/">ninja shrimp</a>, we've got you covered. Oh, and we've also got loads of shrimp tankmate care guides, ranging from <a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/tag/freshwater-snails/">aquarium snails</a> to <a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/tag/freshwater-crayfish/">freshwater crayfish</a>.
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Pagoda snail | Brotia pagodula care & info
Looking for a peaceful tankmate to keep your (dwarf) shrimp company and add some extra life to your aquarium? The pagoda snail (Brotia pagoluda), an uncommon species originally from Southeast Asia, may be the perfect choice. Peaceful and herbivorous, it will leave its tankmates alone and even help keep the aquarium clean. Keep reading for […] -
Blue rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Rili') | Care & info
Looking for a colorful but easy-care dwarf shrimp to add to your freshwater aquarium? Here on the blog, we've already discussed red rili shrimp, carbon rili shrimp and orange rili shrimp, but the rili party doesn't end there! Let us introduce you to the blue rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Rili'), another beautiful result of […] -
Black racer nerite snail | Neritina pulligera care & info
In search of a peaceful, algae-eating addition to your shrimp aquarium? Look no further! The black racer nerite snail (Neritina pulligera), also known as the dusky nerite or black military helmet snail, may be just what you need. Let's go into black racer nerite snail care and how to make sure this beautiful snail species […] -
Horned nerite snail | Clithon corona & diadema care
Keeping a snail as a pet can sound strange to non-aquarists, but we know better! The beautiful horned nerite snail is a great addition to the freshwater (or brackish) aquarium, with a spikey, colorful shell. A champion algae eater, this species doesn't breed in freshwater and therefore won't overrun your tank. Keep reading for everything […] -
Atyopsis pilipes | Green lace filter shrimp care & info
If you've been following the Shrimp Farm blog for a while, you'll know we love unusual freshwater shrimp. Today's subject definitely qualifies! Its strange but more popular cousin Atyopsis moluccensis (the bamboo shrimp) is already pretty odd, but Atyopsis pilipes (the green lace filter shrimp) comes with the added twist of still being relatively rare […] -
Caridina formosae shrimp care & info
Looking for a less common dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium? You could be among the first in the freshwater shrimp hobby to start a Caridina formosae shrimp breeding project. This species is actually uncommon enough that it doesn't really have a common name yet! Keep reading for everything you need to know about […] -
Blue diamond shrimp | Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Diamond' care & info
Looking for a colorful shrimp to add to your aquarium but don't want a fussy species? Neocaridina davidi is the genus for you, and we've got a blue variety to introduce you to today! The blue diamond shrimp, Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Diamond', is appreciated for its opaque, deep blue color. Keep reading for everything you […] -
Indian whisker shrimp | Macrobrachium lamarrei care & info
Most of the shrimp we discuss here on the Shrimp Farm blog are dwarf species that stay very small. If you're looking for something a little bigger for your freshwater aquarium, though, you've still got options! How about an Indian whisker shrimp (Macrobrachium lamarrei)? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this Macrobrachium […] -
Red Onyx shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Red Onyx') | Care & info
Are you looking for a red dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium, but regular old cherry shrimp and even the deep red bloody Mary just aren't really cutting it? What about a darker, almost chocolatey red tone? The unusual Red Onyx shrimp, another variety of Neocaridina, really does live up to the gemstone it […] -
Bloody Mary shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Bloody Mary') | Care & info
Looking for a red dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium? Do red cherry shrimp just not quite cut it? Worry not! We've got just the solution for you. Meet the Bloody Mary shrimp: a Neocaridina davidi variety characterized by its extremely intense red coloration. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Bloody […]