New Shrimp Keepers Must Reads

Are you new to shrimp keeping, or aquariums in general? It can all seem pretty daunting with those test kits, live plants, endless types of equipment and different foods. You just want to set up your shrimp tank and get started! No worries: have a look at our New Shrimp Keepers Must Reads for those things that you <em>really </em>need to know to get things off to a good start. Have a look at: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/setting-up-a-shrimp-aquarium/">How to set up a shrimp aquarium for dummies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/4-best-starter-shrimp/">Which are the best shrimp for beginners?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/aquarium-fishless-cycle/">Starting a fishless cycle</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/posts/acclimating-shrimp/">Acclimating shrimp</a></li> </ul> If you have any questions, you can leave a comment on any article and we'll get back to you as soon as possible to see if we can help out. The Shrimp Farm has been shrimpin' for many years and there's nothing we enjoy more than spreading knowledge about these tiny aquatic invertebrates so our readers can have their own thriving aquariums!

  1. Setting up a shrimp aquarium | Full guide | Shrimp 101

    Looking to set up your first shrimp aquarium? Awesome! Even if you’ve never had an aquarium before, a shrimp tank is the perfect choice. Here at The Shrimp Farm we’ve got years of experience keeping and breeding freshwater ornamental (dwarf) shrimp, so we’re happy to explain the basics to you and share our enthusiasm for […]
  2. Sexing cherry shrimp & other Neocaridina

    If you're interested in breeding dwarf shrimp, there are a few requirements that have to be met. Your water quality should be high, the shrimp need to be well-fed and old enough to reproduce. The most important thing, though... you need to have males and females! This is why knowing how sexing cherry shrimp and other […]
  3. 4 perfect freshwater aquarium shrimp for beginners

    If you're just getting into shrimp keeping, it can be difficult to figure out which type to start with. There are so many species! So many colors, sizes and genera to choose from. Some are difficult to care for, while some are very easy. Today, let's have a look at some of the best freshwater […]
  4. Understanding Temperature: In A Shrimp Tank

    Understanding Temperature: In A Shrimp Tank   Understanding Temperature and how it affects your dwarf shrimp tank is often overlooked. What is the ideal temperature for a dwarf shrimp tank? That is
  5. Common Myths: Shrimp Keeping

    Common Myths: Shrimp Keeping Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp have become very popular in North America in recent years. With an ever expanding hobby will come growing pains.
  6. Shrimp Tank Water Changes

    Shrimp Tank Water Changes   To fully understand how to do a water change on a shrimp tank you must first understand a shrimp’s anatomy. Shrimp have a layering formation
  7. Understanding Potential Hydrogen (pH)

    Understanding Potential Hydrogen (pH)   pH in the aquarium hobby is a key and vital factor on all things from fish and plants to shrimp. Each species has its
  8. Understanding General Hardness (GH)

    Understanding General Hardness (GH) GH stands for General Hardness. General Hardness is a measure of dissolved minerals your water contains. Most of the minerals in your water will be
  9. Understanding Carbonate Hardness (KH)

    Understanding Carbonate Hardness (KH) In your aquarium you have what is called Carbonate Hardness otherwise referred to as KH.
  10. Understanding Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

    Understanding Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids or Total Dissolved Salts as it is sometimes referred to is also known more commonly throughout the aquarium hobby as TDS for short. TDS is a

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