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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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Red Cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) | Care & info
Red Cherry shrimp are probably the most popular dwarf shrimp in the aquarium hobby. They are decorative, undemanding and breed easily: everything a (new) shrimp keeper could wish for. If you're wondering how to care for Red Cherries, you're in the right place. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Neocaridina davidi 'Red' […] -
Crystal Red shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis) | Care & info
Undoubtedly one of the most popular species in the dwarf shrimp hobby today is Caridina cf. cantonensis var. 'Crystal Red', also simply known as the Crystal Red shrimp or red bee shrimp. Selectively bred from the humble Bee shrimp, Crystal Reds are appreciated for their bright red and white coloration and make a great choice […] -
Amano Shrimp Care Sheet
Amano Shrimp Caresheet - Algae Eating Shrimp Overview/Background: The Amano Shrimp often considered the second most popular freshwater shrimp next to the Cherry Shrimp. The name Amano Shrimp originates from the world famous aquarist Takashi Amano who frequently uses the shrimp in his aquariums as algae eaters. This shrimp has become well known, because it […]