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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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Bumblebee shrimp (Caridina breviata) | Care & info
We've got a beautiful and unusual dwarf shrimp species for you today! Meet Caridina breviata, better known as the bumblebee shrimp. It's not difficult to see where this Chinese species, which was first described in 2000, got its name. It almost resembles a crystal black shrimp with those vertical black and white stripes. Keep reading […] -
Blue jelly shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Jelly') | Care & info
Spectacular coloration and ease of care came together to create Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Jelly': the blue jelly shrimp. One of the many varieties of Neocaridina davidi created through selective breeding, it makes the perfect choice for beginning shrimp keepers or just anyone looking for an undemanding dwarf shrimp to brighten up their aquarium. Keep reading […] -
Chocolate rabbit snail (Tylomelania zemis) | Care & info
Looking for inhabitants for your Sulawesi biotope? Maybe something to combine with your blue leg poso shrimp? Look no further! Lake Poso and Matano in Sulawesi, Indonesia aren't just called home by various beautiful shrimp varieties - they also contain snails from the genus Tylomelania. One of these is the chocolate rabbit snail (Tylomelania zemis), […] -
Red racer Nerite snail (Vittina waigiensis) | Care & info
Who said snails are drab? If you still think of aquatic snails as annoying pests or only useful for algae removal, think again. Introducing: Vittina waigiensis, better known as the red racer Nerite snail. This species has much to offer, but the absolute best thing about it is definitely its stunning color and pattern. Keep […] -
Babaulti shrimp (Caridina babaulti) | Care & info
If you love colors, you'll adore Caridina babaulti (also known as the babaulti shrimp). This relatively uncommon dwarf shrimp comes in red, brown, green, yellow and even zebra stripes! Their hardiness makes these a great beginner option, although they can be a little more shy than many other species. Keep reading for everything you need […] -
Blue leg Poso shrimp (Caridina caerulea) | Care & info
Want to dive into the world of Sulawesi shrimp? The Indonesian Sulawesi lakes contain a wealth of fascinating and amazingly colored freshwater shrimp species. Most of these are not easy to keep and breed at all, but there is an exception. If you want to avoid the fussiness of cardinal shrimp and other fragile Sulawesi […] -
Red tiger shrimp (Caridina mariae "Red Tiger") | Care & info
This stunning variety of Caridina mariae sure lives up to its name. Red tiger shrimp have a translucent body with intensely colored red stripes, which makes them a real eyecatcher to brighten up any shrimp tank. They're not the easiest shrimp out there, but definitely worth the hassle if you're a more experienced shrimp keeper! […] -
Red rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Rili') | Care & info
If you love the look of the immensely popular red cherry shrimp but want to start a colony that's a little more unusual, red rili shrimp might be the right choice for you. Selectively bred from their red cherry cousins, they don't just feature bright red coloration but also translucent patches. This makes for a […] -
Green shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Green') | Care & info
Green shrimp taxonomy can be a little confusing: there are actually three types of green dwarf shrimp out there. This can lead to some mislabeling. Here, we will be discussing the easiest green dwarf shrimp to keep in the aquarium. This Neocaridina davidi variety features intense green coloration but is just as easy to care […] -
Carbon rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. "Carbon Rili") | Care & info
Looking for a shrimp that's as easy to keep as the humble red cherry but as stunningly colored as more expensive and difficult species? Look no further! Carbon rili shrimp are a selectively bred Neocaridina davidi variety with amazing coloration. Their body contains both colored and (almost) translucent patches, which makes them a real eyecatcher. […]