Care Guides

Most of the shrimp we discuss here on the Shrimp Farm blog are dwarf species that stay very small. If you’re looking for something a little bigger for your freshwater aquarium, though, you’ve still got options! How about an Indian whisker shrimp (Macrobrachium lamarrei)? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this Macrobrachium […]

Are you looking for a red dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium, but regular old cherry shrimp and even the deep red bloody Mary just aren’t really cutting it? What about a darker, almost chocolatey red tone? The unusual Red Onyx shrimp, another variety of Neocaridina, really does live up to the gemstone it […]

Looking for a red dwarf shrimp to add to your aquarium? Do red cherry shrimp just not quite cut it? Worry not! We’ve got just the solution for you. Meet the Bloody Mary shrimp: a Neocaridina davidi variety characterized by its extremely intense red coloration. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Bloody […]

We’ve got a beautiful and unusual dwarf shrimp species for you today! Meet Caridina breviata, better known as the bumblebee shrimp. It’s not difficult to see where this Chinese species, which was first described in 2000, got its name. It almost resembles a crystal black shrimp with those vertical black and white stripes. Keep reading […]

Spectacular coloration and ease of care came together to create Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Jelly’: the blue jelly shrimp. One of the many varieties of Neocaridina davidi created through selective breeding, it makes the perfect choice for beginning shrimp keepers or just anyone looking for an undemanding dwarf shrimp to brighten up their aquarium. Keep reading […]

Looking for inhabitants for your Sulawesi biotope? Maybe something to combine with your blue leg poso shrimp? Look no further! Lake Poso and Matano in Sulawesi, Indonesia aren’t just called home by various beautiful shrimp varieties – they also contain snails from the genus Tylomelania. One of these is the chocolate rabbit snail (Tylomelania zemis), […]

Who said snails are drab? If you still think of aquatic snails as annoying pests or only useful for algae removal, think again. Introducing: Vittina waigiensis, better known as the red racer Nerite snail. This species has much to offer, but the absolute best thing about it is definitely its stunning color and pattern. Keep […]

If you love colors, you’ll adore Caridina babaulti (also known as the babaulti shrimp). This relatively uncommon dwarf shrimp comes in red, brown, green, yellow and even zebra stripes! Their hardiness makes these a great beginner option, although they can be a little more shy than many other species. Keep reading for everything you need […]

Want to dive into the world of Sulawesi shrimp? The Indonesian Sulawesi lakes contain a wealth of fascinating and amazingly colored freshwater shrimp species. Most of these are not easy to keep and breed at all, but there is an exception. If you want to avoid the fussiness of cardinal shrimp and other fragile Sulawesi […]

This stunning variety of Caridina mariae sure lives up to its name. Red tiger shrimp have a translucent body with intensely colored red stripes, which makes them a real eyecatcher to brighten up any shrimp tank. They’re not the easiest shrimp out there, but definitely worth the hassle if you’re a more experienced shrimp keeper! […]