Shrimp eggs are fertilized when they move from the shrimp's back (the saddle) to the belly. This process involves the eggs passing through a tube where they get fertilized by the received sperm....
Category: Shrimp Health
Despite their tiny size, seed shrimp can become a significant concern when they swarm your aquarium. These little critters are not harmful to your tank's ecosystem, but their sudden population...
Hello there, fellow shrimp enthusiasts! I'm here to share my personal journey with a fascinating substance that has transformed my shrimp keeping experience - Bentonite/Montmorillonite clay. This...
Yes, shrimp do sleep, but not in the way humans do. They enter a state of reduced activity and slowed metabolic rate, which is akin to sleep. During this time, they often remain motionless, which can...
Removing dead shrimp promptly from your aquarium is essential to maintain a healthy environment for the remaining colony. Decomposing shrimp can foul the water, increasing the risk of water...
Shrimp actually need traces of copper in their blood to survive. The belief that copper is harmful to shrimp is a myth that originated when people noticed shrimp deaths after treating their aquariums...