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...
Category: Prevention
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...
Overfeeding is the leading cause of death in aquarium shrimp. This issue messes with the aquarium's cycle and leads to an increase in toxic ammonia levels. This can be mitigated by controlling the...
Did you notice your shrimps lingering near the water's surface? It could be a sign of a few things. Your shrimp might be trying to signal a change in their environment that's making them...
If you've just set up a new tank and are eager to fill it with shrimp, you might be wondering, "How soon is too soon?" Based on my experiences and those of other hobbyists, I'd recommend waiting at...
Hand Washing To Prevent Toxic Poisoning And Shrimp Dying I. Introduction If your shrimp are swimming around erratically and then falling down dead read on.. Aquarium hobbyists know that...