Looking for a colorful but easy-care dwarf shrimp to add to your freshwater aquarium? Here on the blog, we've already discussed red rili shrimp, carbon rili shrimp and orange rili shrimp, but the rili party doesn't end there! Let us introduce you to the blue rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Rili'), another beautiful result of […]
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 […]
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 Atyopsis moluccensis (the bamboo shrimp) is already pretty odd, but Atyopsis pilipes (the green lace filter shrimp) comes with the added twist of still being relatively rare […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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