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The Shrimply Explained™ blog about freshwater shrimp care, breeding, and other interesting topics that don't fit in The Shrimp School at the moment.
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a very interesting and misunderstood water parameter in shrimp keeping. For example, you test your shrimp tank and get a TDS reading of 350 ppm. Is this good or bad? The answer depends on information most guides never explain.
Rocks can be incredible accents or centerpieces in a shrimp tank. There are risks to adding rocks to a shrimp tank though, because some types negatively impact water parameters.
Understanding the process of how dwarf shrimp eggs develop is really useful because it helps shrimp keepers identify what behaviors and appearances are normal - and those that aren't. Click here to learn more!
If your tank lacks the pitter-patter of little shrimplet feet, this article is here to troubleshoot the issue and help you achieve a shrimp tank filled with baby shrimp.
Shrimp tanks with bad water quality often experience bacterial infections, parasites, and random deaths, even when water parameters are in range. Click here to learn the difference between water quality and water parameters, along with how to create a healthier shrimp tank.
Properly cycling a shrimp tank is critical to your success as a shrimp keeper. Click here to learn about the different cycling methods and pick which one is best for you!
What is Bacter AE? Is this mysterious white powder good for your shrimp? Should they be snorting it? Find out here!
This article covers two questions: First, do you NEED a heater in your shrimp tank? Second, SHOULD you have a heater in your shrimp tank? Click here to learn more!
Amano shrimp and cherry shrimp both thrive in the same water parameters but are they good tank mates? The short answer is yes, but...
