A LITTLE UNDERWATER WORLD

Find your freshwater shrimp

Colourful, busy and fascinating to watch, freshwater shrimp bring another layer of life to a planted aquarium. Find a variety that suits your water and tank mates, then give it the cover and settled habitat it needs.

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SMALL ANIMALS, PLENTY OF CHARACTER

A living detail in your planted tank

Shrimp spend their day exploring and grazing. A well-prepared aquarium lets you enjoy that natural behaviour up close.

Colour and movement

Cherry shrimp come in a range of colours and are active among leaves, moss and hardscape. Our mixed-colour listing is a starting point for keepers interested in Neocaridina shrimp.

Natural grazing

Shrimp pick at biofilm and fine food particles across the aquarium. Their grazing can help with everyday aquarium upkeep; it still needs regular water changes, appropriate feeding and maintenance.

A planted place to explore

Dense planting, moss and sheltered areas give shrimp somewhere to forage and hide. Plan that cover before introducing them, especially when sharing the aquarium with fish.

CHECK THE WHOLE AQUARIUM

Will shrimp suit your tank?

Some small, peaceful fish can share a planted shrimp aquarium, but compatibility depends on the fish’s size, temperament and feeding behaviour. Larger or aggressive fish may treat shrimp as food, and young shrimp are particularly vulnerable.

A shrimp-focused aquarium gives you more control over their habitat. Before choosing, check the exact shrimp variety’s water requirements: a setup suitable for one variety may not suit another.

Read the freshwater shrimp guide →

Prepare before they arrive

Use a fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions.
Check temperature and water parameters against the product’s care details.
Provide planted hiding cover and a suitable filter, such as a sponge filter for the mixed cherry shrimp setup.
Plan acclimation and avoid adding too much livestock at once.

Follow the acclimation guide →

Choosing your shrimp

Are all freshwater shrimp kept the same way?

No. Match the variety to your aquarium’s water conditions and check its individual product care information. If you are unsure which type suits your setup, tell our team your tank size, water parameters and current livestock.

Can shrimp make an aquarium maintenance-free?

No. Grazing shrimp are one part of a balanced aquarium. Keep up with water testing, water changes, filtration and feeding; do not rely on them to solve every algae problem.

Where can I see current prices and customer reviews?

The individual product pages show current options, prices, availability and customer reviews. See the mixed cherry shrimp listing.

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