Freshwater shrimp

Want to dive into the world of Sulawesi shrimp? The Indonesian Sulawesi lakes contain a wealth of fascinating and amazingly colored freshwater shrimp species. None are known to be easy to keep, but one is a little less shy and finicky than the others. Meet the charming blue leg Poso shrimp: challenging, but more than […]

Most shrimp keepers know of them, but few have actually tried to keep them: cardinal shrimp from Sulawesi. This Indonesian island boasts dozens of unique shrimp that can’t be found anywhere else, and this one’s the most popular among shrimp keepers. That doesn’t mean they’re common, though, because they’re finicky and only suitable for shrimpers […]

Looking to add some life to your aquarium? Shrimp may be just the thing. But… be sure to choose the right species! Both whisker shrimp and ghost shrimp are commonly sold in aquarium stores, but despite their very similar looks, there are some important differences. Wondering which one is better for your tank between whisker […]

Saw a medium-sized transparent freshwater shrimp at your local aquarium store? If you’re not familiar with the differences between the two, it can be difficult to tell the ultra-popular Amano shrimp and ghost shrimp apart. But they’re not the same, so it’s important to be aware of which shrimp you’re adding to your tank! In […]

Looking for an unusual invertebrate addition to your aquarium? Something a little more creative than the good old cherry shrimp? No worries, there’s plenty of love for oddball shrimp here at The Shrimp Farm! Today, let us introduce you to the bamboo shrimp, a Southeast Asian native with fascinating feeding habits. Keep reading for everything […]

Dwarf shrimp? It’s been done. Amano shrimp? Standard. Ghost shrimp? Yawn. If you’re an experienced shrimp keeper ready for something different (or if you just want to start your shrimp hobby with a more unusual species), keep reading. The whisker shrimp is often written off as too aggressive, but it’s actually easy to keep and […]

Looking for an orange dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium but don’t want to go for your typical Neocaridina? Good news: you’ve got options! Today’s subject is Caridina thambipillai, an unusual species also known as the sunkist shrimp. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the sunkist shrimp and how to care […]

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 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 species is actually uncommon enough that it doesn’t really have a common name yet! Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

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 […]