Care Guides

Looking for a stripey shrimp but don’t want to go for regular ol’ crystal reds? You’ll love Paracaridina sp. “Blue bee”, also known as the blue bee shrimp. This uncommon species is a real looker and not too difficult to keep. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Paracaridina sp. and keeping this […]

Looking for a shrimp that’s as easy to keep as a cherry shrimp, and as jet black as the stunning but fragile black king kong Caridina variety? Let us introduce you to the black rose shrimp. Easily one of the most spectacular Neocaridina davidi varieties, it makes a great choice for beginners who aren’t ready […]

Panda shrimp are a bee shrimp variety appreciated by aquarists for their bright coloration. Although they definitely aren’t the easiest dwarf shrimp to keep, they are more than worth a try for the more experienced shrimp keeper. With the right care, they can thrive and be a real eyecatcher in any shrimp collection. Keep reading […]

The golden bee shrimp is a bit of a mystery in the shrimp world: no one seems to be sure where it came from or who bred it. Like the much more common crystal red shrimp, it’s a selectively bred variety of the bee shrimp. This species isn’t the easiest dwarf shrimp to keep and […]

Most shrimp keepers are familiar with Crystal Red shrimp, but have you also met their less common cousin? The black and white colors on the stunning Crystal Black shrimp are sure to liven up any aquarium. They make a great breeding project that can even yield a little profit! Keep reading for everything you need […]

Looking to add a pop of color to your fish tank without having to dive deep into complicated shrimp care? The orange sakura shrimp might be a good choice. This Neocaridina variety is easy to keep and its bright orange color makes it a real eyecatcher! Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

Neocaridina davidi “Blue Velvet”, also known as the blue velvet shrimp, is a dwarf shrimp variation appreciated for its bright blue color. It was bred from the same wild shrimp species as the more popular red cherry shrimp and its care requirements are mostly the same. It’s easy to keep, easy to breed, fun to […]

Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow”, commonly known as yellow shrimp, is one of the most popular dwarf shrimp varieties in the aquarium hobby. As the name suggests, this shrimp is selectively bred for its super bright, eye-catching yellow color. It is unfussy about water values and breeds easily, which makes it a great option for anyone […]

Cambarellus patzcuarensis ‘Orange’, also known as the dwarf orange crayfish or orange Mexican dwarf crayfish, is a dwarf crayfish species selectively bred for a striking orange color. These small crayfish are appreciated by shrimp keepers for their peaceful nature. They the perfect addition to a shrimp-/invertebrate setup or even a community tank. Keep reading for […]

Blue tiger shrimp (Caridina mariae ‘Blue Tiger’) are a stunning selectively bred aquarium shrimp species. Also known as Orange Eyed Blue Tiger shrimp, their name says it all: these shrimp are bright blue with black stripes and striking orange eyes. Their looks alone are probably enough to make anyone want to start a colony! Keep […]