As I considered getting a ghost shrimp tank, I wanted to learn more about what they do inside aquariums. Do they serve any beneficial functions? What are the benefits of having ghost shrimp in a tank? As time passed, I learned that these little creatures are definitely worth having. Ghost shrimp are scavengers, so they …
As a ghost shrimp owner, one of the hardest things to choose is the type of fish that will share your tank with your shrimp. It’s always important to think about how peaceful each individual type of fish is, but when you factor in the shrimps’ natural need to hover and snack on algae, it …
When I got my first ghost shrimp, I immediately wondered whether they would clean my tank. I heard stories that they can eat algae and leftovers, but I wasn’t sure. I finally found the answer, and it’s pretty awesome. Here, I’ll tell you whether ghost shrimp are capable of cleaning a fish tank or not. …
As I introduced cherry shrimp to my tank, I noticed that some snails disappeared, including my mystery snails. At first, I thought that maybe the shrimp ate them. But as time passed, I learned that this was probably not the case. Cherry shrimp are not likely to eat living snails. Even though they are considered …
When I considered getting cherry shrimp for my fish tank, the first question I had was: what do they do in the tank? Well, the short answer is quite a lot. In this article, I will discuss the five benefits I experienced from my cherry shrimp population. Cherry shrimp are scavengers, meaning that they will …
As I noticed the algae growth in my aquarium, I wondered whether Amano shrimp would come to my rescue as they are supposed to be voracious eaters of algae. After extensive research and weeks of testing, I am willing to share what I found. Amano shrimp will eat soft algae, including brown, hair, green, and …
As I started my cherry shrimp tank, I soon realized that I wanted more shrimp. After several experiments, I found out these are pretty compatible with other shrimp breeds. However, not all shrimp tanks will work. Several factors need to be considered when choosing the shrimp tank mates for your cherry shrimp. Cherry shrimp can …
When I first got my ghost shrimp, I immediately wondered whether I would be able to get them living in the same tank with other shrimp. After months of testing and years of experience, I am willing to share what shrimp can live with ghost shrimp in the same tank and what types you should …
When I noticed that my cherry shrimp was turning black, I was terrified. I had a 50-gallon tank, and the shrimp were new, so I didn’t know what to do when it happened. As time passed, I learned that the issue affected most shrimp across the board, and I was able to teach myself how …
When I saw my ghost shrimp changing its color to black, I did a little research to find out why it is happening and how to help it. I found out that many factors can lead to a black ghost shrimp, which means there are also many ways to solve the problem. Ghost shrimp usually …