Oct 14
Molting is a normal and essential part of life for freshwater aquarium shrimp. As shrimp grow, they periodically shed their old exoskeletons and develop new ones. Finding an empty, transparent shrimp shell in your aquarium is usually a good sign that this process is working properly. But sometimes, molting does not go as smoothly as …
Oct 13
Bringing home new aquarium shrimp is exciting, especially when you are adding colorful cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, or delicate Caridina varieties to an established freshwater tank. However, the first few hours in their new environment are particularly important. Shrimp can be sensitive to sudden changes in water temperature and chemistry. Even when your aquarium has …
