
Cherry Shrimp - Blue
A very attractive small freshwater shrimp, Blue Cherry Shrimp are an ideal invertebrate for nano tanks and thrive in planted tanks. They are very easily bred and in the right conditions will multiply quickly. Blue Cherry Shrimp are great scavengers that will help keep a tank clean of uneaten food.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
Features of Blue Cherry Shrimp:
- Featuring a range of blue hues covering the entire body
- Female shrimp typically are more colourful and much bigger than the males
- The average lifspan is 1-2 years
- Cherry Shrimp are excellent scavengers and algae eaters in the aquarium
Cherry Shrimp : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
After an shrimp tank? Check Aquarium Tank for Sale in Coburg Aquarium Online.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Mate Compatibility:
Cherry Shrimp is a peaceful and non-aggressive specimen. They are happy to stay in large or small groups with others of their kind. Other tank mates you could consider are:
- Bamboo Shrimp / Wood Shrimp
- Vampire Shrimp
- Chameleon Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
Cherry Shrimp Food :
Cherry Shrimp are not picky eater. They are happy to eat most foods. Feed cherry shrimp a diet of like Dymax Shrimp Pellets, Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Sera Shrimps Natural Sinking Granulets, Hikari Algae Wafers. Cherry shrimp enjoy eating algae off the walls and surfaces in the tank. You could encourage algae growth by adding aquantic plants to the tank.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Shrimp Tank Filter
Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a good filtration system is very necessary to house the shrimp well. Popular choice for shrimp tanks could be: sponge filter, Hang on Back Filter, or Matten Filter.
Heater for your tank
It is essential to maintain a warm water temperature in the tank. You can consider adding a heater to the tank. A thermometer is recommended to control the water temperature.
Plants for Cherry Shrimp
Decorations for Cherry Shrimp
Artificial plants can work well in your shrimp tank. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations , caves, rocks, and maybe even driftwood will create a fun playground for them to swim around.
Substrate for Cherry Shrimp
Sand and round pebbles are good substrate for the shrimp tank
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Cherry Shrimp - Blue
A very attractive small freshwater shrimp, Blue Cherry Shrimp are an ideal invertebrate for nano tanks and thrive in planted tanks. They are very easily bred and in the right conditions will multiply quickly. Blue Cherry Shrimp are great scavengers that will help keep a tank clean of uneaten food.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
Features of Blue Cherry Shrimp:
- Featuring a range of blue hues covering the entire body
- Female shrimp typically are more colourful and much bigger than the males
- The average lifspan is 1-2 years
- Cherry Shrimp are excellent scavengers and algae eaters in the aquarium
Cherry Shrimp : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
After an shrimp tank? Check Aquarium Tank for Sale in Coburg Aquarium Online.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Mate Compatibility:
Cherry Shrimp is a peaceful and non-aggressive specimen. They are happy to stay in large or small groups with others of their kind. Other tank mates you could consider are:
- Bamboo Shrimp / Wood Shrimp
- Vampire Shrimp
- Chameleon Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
Cherry Shrimp Food :
Cherry Shrimp are not picky eater. They are happy to eat most foods. Feed cherry shrimp a diet of like Dymax Shrimp Pellets, Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Sera Shrimps Natural Sinking Granulets, Hikari Algae Wafers. Cherry shrimp enjoy eating algae off the walls and surfaces in the tank. You could encourage algae growth by adding aquantic plants to the tank.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Shrimp Tank Filter
Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a good filtration system is very necessary to house the shrimp well. Popular choice for shrimp tanks could be: sponge filter, Hang on Back Filter, or Matten Filter.
Heater for your tank
It is essential to maintain a warm water temperature in the tank. You can consider adding a heater to the tank. A thermometer is recommended to control the water temperature.
Plants for Cherry Shrimp
Decorations for Cherry Shrimp
Artificial plants can work well in your shrimp tank. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations , caves, rocks, and maybe even driftwood will create a fun playground for them to swim around.
Substrate for Cherry Shrimp
Sand and round pebbles are good substrate for the shrimp tank
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A very attractive small freshwater shrimp, Blue Cherry Shrimp are an ideal invertebrate for nano tanks and thrive in planted tanks. They are very easily bred and in the right conditions will multiply quickly. Blue Cherry Shrimp are great scavengers that will help keep a tank clean of uneaten food.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
Features of Blue Cherry Shrimp:
- Featuring a range of blue hues covering the entire body
- Female shrimp typically are more colourful and much bigger than the males
- The average lifspan is 1-2 years
- Cherry Shrimp are excellent scavengers and algae eaters in the aquarium
Cherry Shrimp : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
After an shrimp tank? Check Aquarium Tank for Sale in Coburg Aquarium Online.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Mate Compatibility:
Cherry Shrimp is a peaceful and non-aggressive specimen. They are happy to stay in large or small groups with others of their kind. Other tank mates you could consider are:
- Bamboo Shrimp / Wood Shrimp
- Vampire Shrimp
- Chameleon Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
Cherry Shrimp Food :
Cherry Shrimp are not picky eater. They are happy to eat most foods. Feed cherry shrimp a diet of like Dymax Shrimp Pellets, Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Sera Shrimps Natural Sinking Granulets, Hikari Algae Wafers. Cherry shrimp enjoy eating algae off the walls and surfaces in the tank. You could encourage algae growth by adding aquantic plants to the tank.
Cherry Shrimp Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Shrimp Tank Filter
Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a good filtration system is very necessary to house the shrimp well. Popular choice for shrimp tanks could be: sponge filter, Hang on Back Filter, or Matten Filter.
Heater for your tank
It is essential to maintain a warm water temperature in the tank. You can consider adding a heater to the tank. A thermometer is recommended to control the water temperature.
Plants for Cherry Shrimp
Decorations for Cherry Shrimp
Artificial plants can work well in your shrimp tank. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations , caves, rocks, and maybe even driftwood will create a fun playground for them to swim around.
Substrate for Cherry Shrimp
Sand and round pebbles are good substrate for the shrimp tank















