Freshwater shrimp
Shrimp keeping, made stable.
Start with water stability, tank age, and shrimp type before chasing products or quick fixes.
Start here
New to shrimp? Begin with the decision, not the product.
Most shrimp losses trace back to water stability. Pick the topic in front of you and use the guide that matches the tank.
Neocaridina parameters
TDS, GH, KH, and pH ranges for cherry shrimp and similar hardy shrimp.
Caridina parameters
Softer-water targets for crystals and bee shrimp, with substrate notes.
Acclimate shrimp safely
Drip and no-drip methods, timing, and the checks that prevent shock.
Molting problems
Failed molts, GH, KH, calcium balance, and slow mineral changes.
Best plants for shrimp
Moss, floaters, and easy plants for cover, grazing, and stability.
Shrimp-safe filtration
Gentle flow and intake protection that keep shrimplets out of trouble.
Most-read shrimp guides
Where most keepers start
How to acclimate shrimp
The safe default method and a backup for when you do not have drip tubing.
Top plants for shrimp tanks
Low-tech, shrimp-safe planting that keeps the tank calmer.
Why did my shrimp die?
Work the test-first checklist before any treatment or product decision.
Tools first
Measure before you change the tank
Use tools as decision support, not as a replacement for water testing, livestock observation, or species-specific research.
TDS Calculator
Estimate mixed-water TDS, then read the number beside GH and KH.
Aquarium Equipment Finder
Match shrimp-safe filters, heaters, and gear to tank size and stocking.
Pete’s take
Shrimp usually punish fast changes more than imperfect numbers. Pick a sane target and keep the tank steady.