Freshwater Shrimp Species - Aquarium Advice

PBirdsong · 09-22-2005, 11:12 PM

What are some different freshwater shimp out there besides the ghost shrimp? And what are they like?

09-22-2005, 11:34 PM

Singapore (aka bamboo, aka wood) shrimp are probably the most entertaining to have. They reach three or four inches in length, can be a vibrant dark red, and are completely peaceful.

Cherry red shrimp are pretty sweet. The males become an intense RED red color. They do great as algae eaters, too. Never seen one get bigger than an inch, though.

Aquarium Freak · 09-22-2005, 11:48 PM

Algae Eating Shrimp(what they were labeled at [acronym:44808abdca="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:44808abdca]) are really cool they are kinda a green colour and about 1inch long. Also like Technic said Cherry shrimp are also a bright red. Both of these shrimp are peaceful but the Algae Eating Shrimp might get eatin by bigger fish

Good Luck

PBirdsong · 09-23-2005, 01:58 AM

Thanks! All this time I only knew of the Ghost shrimp.

Toirtis · 09-23-2005, 04:15 AM

Don't forget the loveable vampire shrimp...big and scary-looking, but a harmless filter feeder!

Toirtis · 09-23-2005, 04:15 AM

Wood shrimp:

Toirtis · 09-23-2005, 04:20 AM

Crystal red shrimp:

PsiPro · 09-23-2005, 10:08 AM

I have Cherry Reds, really like them. They are usually an in long but its possible for them to get bigger.

I think all shrimp love planted aquariums, my Cherry reds keep the plants sparkeling.

Heres a decent site: http://www.fishpondinfo.com/shrimp.htm

KittyKat · 09-23-2005, 12:59 PM

japonica shrimp: max 2in, pieceful, keep in groups of at least 5. fun to watch

Toirtis · 09-23-2005, 01:53 PM

Frank is an excellent source:

http://www.franksaquarium.com/freshwatershrimpfarm.htm

09-22-2005, 11:12 PM	#1
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09-23-2005, 01:58 AM	#4
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09-23-2005, 10:08 AM	#8
PsiPro Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 546 Images: 2	I have Cherry Reds, really like them. They are usually an in long but its possible for them to get bigger. I think all shrimp love planted aquariums, my Cherry reds keep the plants sparkeling. Heres a decent site: http://www.fishpondinfo.com/shrimp.htm __________________ The Aquarium Wiki! Affordable Webhosting by Psi Productions

09-23-2005, 01:53 PM	#10
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Frank is an excellent source: http://www.franksaquarium.com/freshwatershrimpfarm.htm __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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09-22-2005, 11:34 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Singapore (aka bamboo, aka wood) shrimp are probably the most entertaining to have. They reach three or four inches in length, can be a vibrant dark red, and are completely peaceful. Cherry red shrimp are pretty sweet. The males become an intense RED red color. They do great as algae eaters, too. Never seen one get bigger than an inch, though.

09-22-2005, 11:48 PM	#3
Aquarium Freak Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 238	Algae Eating Shrimp(what they were labeled at [acronym:44808abdca="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:44808abdca]) are really cool they are kinda a green colour and about 1inch long. Also like Technic said Cherry shrimp are also a bright red. Both of these shrimp are peaceful but the Algae Eating Shrimp might get eatin by bigger fish Good Luck

09-23-2005, 12:59 PM	#9
KittyKat Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 43	japonica shrimp: max 2in, pieceful, keep in groups of at least 5. fun to watch

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