{"title":"Aquarium Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater aquarium shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are tiny, colorful, and endlessly fun to watch. They spend their days grazing on algae and biofilm, working as a natural cleanup crew that helps keep your planted tank healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Shrimp Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e – bright red, hardy, and ideal for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e – deep blue color that pops against green plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e – larger, hardworking algae eaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Red Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e – striking red-and-white bands for experienced keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shrimp Belong in a Planted Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants and mosses grow the biofilm shrimp love to eat and give baby shrimp a safe place to hide. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/java-moss-vesicularia-dubyana\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christmas-moss-vesicularia-montagnei\"\u003eChristmas Moss\u003c\/a\u003e are top choices. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-aquarium-plants-shrimp-tanks\"\u003ethe best plants for shrimp tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry and Blue Dream shrimp handle pH 6.5–8.0; Crystal Red shrimp need soft, slightly acidic water (around pH 6.0–6.8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–76°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/biochemical-sponge-filter\"\u003esponge filter\u003c\/a\u003e keeps baby shrimp from being pulled into the intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e drip-acclimate slowly over 1–2 hours; sudden water changes are the top cause of losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e small amounts every day or two, using a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shrimp-feeding-dish-stainless-steel\"\u003efeeding dish\u003c\/a\u003e to keep leftovers off the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper is toxic to shrimp, so avoid copper-based medications and fertilizers. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fzone-aquarium-root-tabs\"\u003eFZONE Root Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e are copper-free and shrimp-safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry and Blue Dream shrimp breed easily (keep one color per tank to preserve it), and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acrylic-aquarium-shrimp-feeder-breeding-isolation-box-1\"\u003ebreeding box\u003c\/a\u003e protects babies in a community tank. Amano shrimp won't breed in freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your shrimp with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a thriving, colorful nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7552\/3909\/collections\/Red-White_Shrimp_on_Emerald_Moss.png?v=1790851645","url":"https:\/\/plantedpro.com\/collections\/aquarium-shrimp.oembed","provider":"PlantedPro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}