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...
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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...
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...
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...