Ever noticed that some of your shrimps seem to die off after molting? You might have observed this peculiar phenomenon in your tank, where the deceased shrimps appear to be newly molted, with no...
Category: Shrimp Biology
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....
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...
A Mischling shrimp is a hybrid shrimp, a crossbreed between Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS) and Taiwan Bee Shrimp, which are both popular in the shrimp keeping hobby. Mischlings can produce a variety of...
The term F1 in shrimp keeping refers to the first generation of offspring resulting from a genetic cross between parent shrimp, derived from the Latin term "filial" which is used to describe sons and...
It can be challenging to differentiate between a molting shrimp and a deceased one. However, there are key signs to look for. A molting shrimp tends to go into hiding and may be seen rubbing itself...