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Freshwater Aquarium

Shrimp-Only Tank

A dedicated freshwater tank for keeping and breeding dwarf shrimp - Neocaridina, Caridina, and rarer species.

Difficulty: Intermediate Tank Size: 5g+ Recommended: 10g

📖 Overview

Dwarf shrimp are addictive. A well-established shrimp tank produces stable colonies with predictable colors - Cherry Reds, Yellow Fires, Blue Velvets. Higher-end Crystal Reds and Taiwan Bees demand precise water chemistry and reward patience with striking genetics.

💧 Essential Parameters

Neocaridina: pH 6.5-8.0, GH 6-12, TDS 150-250. Caridina (Crystal Red): pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6, KH 0-1, TDS 100-150.