Care Guides

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 […]

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 […]

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 Atyoida moluccensis (the bamboo shrimp) is already pretty odd, but Atyopsis pilipes (the green lace shrimp) comes with the added twist of still being relatively rare in […]

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 one’s also called the beauty shrimp, a name we think is appropriate! Keep reading for everything you need to know about Caridina formosae […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]