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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 […]

Caridina mariae ‘Blue Tiger’, also known as the blue tiger shrimp, is one of the most striking dwarf shrimp available in the aquarium hobby. It’s not just its deep blue coloration that makes it spectacular, but also its bright orange eyes! But… why aren’t all blue tigers priced the same? And why do some look […]

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 […]

So, you’re looking for a shrimp that can be kept in small tanks, can handle a wide range of water values, is easy to breed, won’t mind a few beginner mistakes and brightens up your aquarium with its coloration. Sounds like an impossible task, right? Not for Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow”, also conveniently referred to […]

Common Myths: Shrimp Keeping Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp have become very popular in North America in recent years. With an ever expanding hobby will come growing pains.

Welcome to Shrimp Farm University! Welcome to The Shrimp Farm University, your ultimate destination for all things shrimp! Our collection of articles and blogs covers every aspect of shrimp keeping, from tank setup to advanced breeding and care techniques. We believe that knowledge is key to success in any hobby, and that’s why we’ve created […]

Welcome to the new Shrimp Farm University! Welcome to The Shrimp Farm University, your ultimate destination for all things shrimp! Our collection of articles and blogs covers every aspect of shrimp keeping, from tank setup to advanced breeding and care techniques. We believe that knowledge is key to success in any hobby, and that’s why […]

Ghost Shrimp Larvae These two pics are of new ghost shrimp larvae. They are only about 1/8″ long. The interesting thing about these young, are they have no legs yet, and float around with the current, UPSIDE DOWN. Very cool to watch….BUT HARD TO SEE!!!! >>>Click here for more information on Ghost Shrimp<<< American Glass […]

10 Styles of Tropical Aquariums Setting up tropical aquariums can be quite tricky if you don’t know how.  There are many designs and components to choose from.  Aside from thinking of what fish or water animals to put inside, tropical aquariums need to be taken care of, other things to consider besides the fish is […]