Care Guides

Looking for a new dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium and don’t want to go for just any boring old species? Have we got one for you today! Meet the galaxy shrimp, a hybrid that has only been around for a few years. They’re not cheap, but their looks make them more than worth […]

Looking for a snail species that can cohabit with your (dwarf) shrimp? Let us introduce you to Marisa cornuarieties, a large Central and South American native better known as the giant ramshorn snail. Although this species doesn’t play nice with other snails, nor with aquarium plants, it should leave your shrimp alone. Keep reading for […]

If you’re looking for an unusual and decorative freshwater aquarium snail to add to your shrimp aquarium, why not consider Stenomelania torulosa? Better known as the chopstick snail, this relatively large but peaceful species will leave your shrimp alone. It contributes to aquarium health by burrowing and eating detritus. Keep reading for everything you need […]

Looking for a peaceful tankmate to keep your (dwarf) shrimp company and add some extra life to your aquarium? The pagoda snail (Brotia pagoluda), an uncommon species originally from Southeast Asia, may be the perfect choice. Peaceful and herbivorous, it will leave its tankmates alone and even help keep the aquarium clean. Keep reading for […]

Looking for a colorful but easy-care dwarf shrimp to add to your freshwater aquarium? Here on the blog, we’ve already discussed red rili shrimp, carbon rili shrimp and orange rili shrimp, but the rili party doesn’t end there! Let us introduce you to the blue rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Rili’), another beautiful result of […]

In search of a peaceful, algae-eating addition to your shrimp aquarium? Look no further! The black racer nerite snail (Neritina pulligera), also known as the dusky nerite or black military helmet snail, may be just what you need. Let’s go into black racer nerite snail care and how to make sure this beautiful snail species […]

Keeping a snail as a pet can sound strange to non-aquarists, but we know better! The beautiful horned nerite snail is a great addition to the freshwater (or brackish) aquarium, with a spikey, colorful shell. A champion algae eater, this species doesn’t breed in freshwater and therefore won’t overrun your tank. Keep reading for everything […]

If you’ve been following the Shrimp Farm blog for a while, you’ll know we love unusual freshwater shrimp. Today’s subject definitely qualifies! Its strange but more popular cousin Atyopsis moluccensis (the bamboo shrimp) is already pretty odd, but Atyopsis pilipes (the green lace filter shrimp) comes with the added twist of still being relatively rare […]

Looking for a less common dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium? You could be among the first in the freshwater shrimp hobby to start a Caridina formosae shrimp breeding project. This species is actually uncommon enough that it doesn’t really have a common name yet! Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

Looking for a colorful shrimp to add to your aquarium but don’t want a fussy species? Neocaridina davidi is the genus for you, and we’ve got a blue variety to introduce you to today! The blue diamond shrimp, Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Diamond’, is appreciated for its opaque, deep blue color. Keep reading for everything you […]