We recommend feeding your shrimp Shrimp Dinner 2, Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Brightwell FlorinBacter, and MicroBacter7.

The Black Boa is a highly sought-after premium metallic variant of Caridina shrimp. They are known for their deep black body coloration, paired with a striking metallic silver-to-gold back stripe.

Low/Medium Grade: Mostly black with a thinner, less-defined metallic stripe.

High Grade: Features a wide, solid, and unbroken metallic stripe that extends from the head to the tail.

We strongly advise against using tap water. Its parameters can fluctuate significantly and it often contains minerals that raise KH levels. We highly recommend using RO/DI or purified water, remineralized with a dedicated GH+ product such as SaltyShrimp Bee Shrimp Mineral GH+.

We highly recommend using the drip acclimation method for at least 1.5 to 2 hours. Shrimp are very sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters, temperature, and pH, so slow acclimation is essential for their survival.

Most Neocaridina (like Cherry Shrimp) thrive in temperatures between 68°F and 78°F (20°C–25°C). Caridina (like Black BOAs) species generally prefer slightly cooler water, ideally between 65°F and 72°F (18°C–22°C).

Feed small amounts 2 to 3 times a week. Overfeeding is one of the most common causes of tank issues! Make sure to remove any uneaten food after 2–3 hours to prevent water quality spikes.

Yes, molting is completely natural! As shrimp grow, they shed their outer exoskeleton. If you see translucent "ghosts" in your tank, leave them in—the shrimp will often eat their old molts to reclaim essential minerals.(Molting can aslo be a sign of breeding)

Dwarf shrimp are natural scavengers that primarily feed on biofilm and algae in your aquarium. You can supplement their diet 2 to 3 times a week with specialized shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (like spinach or zucchini), and dried Indian almond leaves.

Because shrimp have a tiny bioload, you can safely keep around 5 to 10 dwarf shrimp per gallon of water in a fully cycled, established aquarium with plenty of live plants and biofilm.

Neocaridina shrimp thrive best in water temperatures between 68°F and 78°F (20°C to 25°C). While they can tolerate cooler room-temperature water, warmer temperatures near 75°F speed up their growth and breeding cycles.

Sponge filters or intake pre-filter sponges are strongly recommended. Standard power filters can easily suck up tiny shrimplets, whereas sponge filters provide gentle filtration and double as a feeding ground for grazing shrimp.

Yes, but caution is necessary. Very small fish like Chili Rasboras, Otocinclus, or Neon Tetras can coexist with adult shrimp, but almost any fish will eat newborn shrimplets if given the chance. Provide dense vegetation like Java Moss for protection.

Once female shrimp reach maturity at around 3 to 4 months old, they can carry eggs every 30 days under ideal water conditions. Each clutch typically yields 20 to 30 baby shrimp.

Mosses (such as Java Moss or Christmas Moss), Subwassertang, Anubias, Hornwort, and Marimo Moss Balls are ideal. Mosses trap microscopic particles and offer essential hiding places for newly hatched shrimplets.

The "White Ring of Death" is a clear band across a shrimp's carapace caused by failed molting due to improper GH/KH mineral levels or sudden water changes. Prevent it by maintaining steady General Hardness (GH 4–8) and drip-acclimating top-off water.

Drip acclimation is the safest method. Slowly add tank water to their bag water at a rate of 1 to 2 drops per second over a period of 1 to 2 hours to prevent shock from parameter shifts.

Yes, shrimp need calcium and magnesium to form strong exoskeletons. If using RO (reverse osmosis) water, remineralize it with a specialized GH/KH booster to maintain a GH of 6–8 and KH of 2–5 for Neocaridina.

Under optimal water conditions and with a stable diet, dwarf shrimp usually live between 1 to 2 years in a home aquarium.

Shrimp are sensitive to changes in lighting, water chemistry, and potential predators. Hiding for the first few days in a new tank is completely normal while they adjust and get comfortable with their surroundings.

Yes, mixing different color varieties of Neocaridina davidi (e.g., Red Cherry, Blue Dream, Yellow Neon) will lead to interbreeding, causing offspring over generations to revert to their wild brown/translucent coloration.

Copper disrupts the oxygen transport mechanism in invertebrates and is highly toxic even at trace levels. Always check plant fertilizers, snail treatments, and fish medications for copper before adding them to a shrimp tank.

Planaria and Hydra actively prey on shrimplets. You can safely eliminate them using shrimp-safe treatments containing Betel nut palm extract (such as "No-Planaria") or by using specialized glass worm traps.

Almost any fish large enough to fit a shrimp in its mouth will try to eat it (especially shrimplets). If you want to keep them with small, peaceful nano fish (like Otocinclus or Endlers), ensure the tank has plenty of heavy moss and hiding spots.