It might surprise you, but the topic of aquarium lighting is quite broad and complex. It can be challenging to determine the right amount of lighting, especially if several different species of animals and plants are cohabiting in the tank. The same complexity applies to shrimp tank lighting. Some might argue that shrimp don’t require…
Bubblers are a widely debated topic in the shrimp hobbyist community. Do you need a bubbler in your tank? Or, more importantly, do shrimp like bubblers? You are, after all, providing this extra piece of tank equipment for their enjoyment, right? Ask your local aquarium store owner, and they’ll tell you that bubblers are a…
Whether you should add live plants to your shrimp tank or not ultimately depends on whether you plan to breed your shrimp. Regardless, your shrimp tank should feature at least some plant life. So, do you need live plants for shrimp? In this guide, I’ll explain the benefits of putting live plants in your shrimp…
When a shrimp dies in a tank, it’s not uncommon for other shrimp to eat it. So while some argue that it’s okay to leave it there, others claim that it could lead to an ammonia spike. So, should you remove dead shrimp from your tank? In this guide, I’ll explain what you should do…
Contrary to what some people might think, freshwater shrimp have pretty minimal tank requirements, and they’re generally easy to care for. However, there are certain tank necessities you’ll need to obtain to provide your shrimp with the best home. So exactly what do shrimp need in a tank? In this guide, I’ll answer this question…