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If you’re setting up a new aquarium and looking for something different for a change, we’ve got just the thing for you. Let us introduce you to the genus Cambarellus, also known as dwarf crayfish. There are 19 different species, none of which regularly grow over 2″ in length! In this post, let’s have a […]

Thinking of setting up a crayfish aquarium? Good choice! These feisty invertebrates are usually seen as food, but they’re actually fun to keep as pets. Aquarium crayfish show a bit more personality than many fish and shrimp species, and you’ll be able to see all sorts of interesting behaviors: territorial displays, molting and sometimes even […]

Looking for a colorful dwarf shrimp to add to your freshwater aquarium? We’ve got just the thing for you: tiger shrimp. This common name for striped variations of Caridina mariae and C. serrata encompasses a whole bunch of stunning shrimp, so let’s have a look at them to help you find the perfect start to […]

Love the color orange? You’ll be happy to find out that setting up an orange shrimp aquarium is a breeze: there are several different varieties of Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp available in this cheerful color. Keep reading to find out 5 of our favorite species for an orange shrimp aquarium! Orange rili shrimp (Neocaridina davidi […]

Looking for a pop of color to add to your fish tank? Why not go for some gorgeous red aquarium shrimp?! There are many different dwarf shrimp varieties out there, some of which have been selectively bred for bright red coloration. In this article, we’ll have a look at some of our personal favorites here […]

Looking to add a pop of color to your aquarium? Dwarf shrimp from the genera Caridina and Neocaridina may just be the perfect choice for you! They can be found in a range of different colors and patterns – red, white, orange, green and more – but today, let’s have a look at blue aquarium […]

A common issue for new shrimp keepers is trying to figure out the difference between Caridina Shrimp and Neocaridina Shrimp. Freshwater aquarium shrimp come in multiple species types, however Neocaridina caridina are the two most common for shrimp for sale. Neocaridina shrimp are types like the Red Cherry Shrimp, Blue Dream Shrimp, or Snowball Shrimp. […]

One of the biggest problems in the aquarium hobby is the release of non-native species into local waters. Many times these species will die off quickly, but sometimes they will establish a large population and all but eliminate the native populations.

It has been recently brought to my attention that most (if not all) species of Dwarf Shrimp are illegal in the state of Maine. But why and should they be?

Species Name: Procambarus Marmorkrebs Common Names: Self-Cloning Crayfish, Marbled Crayfish, Marmorkrebs Origin: Germany (more on this later) Diet: Omnivore Community Tank Safe: With Caution Planted Tanks Safe: No