Freshwater Shrimp Care

Stable water is the secret to healthy shrimp.

Freshwater shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with gentle filtration, steady parameters, cover, and careful product choices.

Shrimp Basics

Keep it mature, stable, and slow.

Shrimp are more sensitive to sudden changes than many fish. Let the tank settle before adding them.

Use a fully cycled aquarium with stable ammonia and nitrite readings. Moss, plants, and biofilm provide valuable grazing areas.

Match temperature carefully and introduce shrimp gradually to avoid sudden changes in water chemistry.

Many fish medications and treatments are not safe for shrimp or snails. Avoid copper-based products unless you have confirmed they are appropriate.

Feed lightly: Shrimp graze all day. Too much added food can quickly create waste and water-quality problems.