Care Guides

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

Interested in keeping tiger shrimp, but not quite ready for the challenge of red tigers or orange-eyed blue tigers? Tangerine tiger shrimp have all the beautiful color, but lack a lot of their cousins’ fussiness. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy breeding project or an extra pop of color in their tank. Keep reading […]

By now, most aquarists will probably have heard of red rili shrimp, which are loved for their fascinating mix of translucent patches and bright red coloration. But did you know there is also an orange rili shrimp? The perfect variety for anyone looking to add an intense pop of color to their tank! Keep reading […]

Been keeping shrimp for a while and feel like you’re ready for the next challenge? Fishbone pinto shrimp are a relatively new addition to the hobby, and a spectacular one at that! Though not the easiest to keep and breed, they make up for it with their spectacular coloration and pattern. Keep reading for everything […]