Yellow Shrimp

Add a splash of sunshine to your tank with these active, peaceful Yellow Shrimp. Hardy, easy to care for, and perfect for algae control in nano aquariums.

Yellow Shrimp are vibrant, hardy, and peaceful freshwater crustaceans, making them a fantastic choice for both beginners and seasoned aquarists. Their bright yellow colouration stands out beautifully against lush green plants, and their constant, busy grazing behaviour makes them not only a visual delight but also excellent at keeping your aquarium clean.

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🐟 Yellow Shrimp Care Tips

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✅ Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 20 litres for a small colony; larger tanks offer more stability.
• Group Size: 10 or more; they are social creatures that thrive in colonies.
• Substrate: Dark gravel or sand helps their yellow colour pop.
• Filtration: Use a sponge filter or a pre-filter sponge on intakes to protect shrimplets.

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🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: 6–15 dGH
• TDS: 150–300 ppm

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🍽️ Diet

• Omnivores: They graze on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter.
• Supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets and blanched vegetables for growth and colour.

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🧼 Tank Maintenance

• Perform weekly water changes (10–15%) using dechlorinated, temperature-matched water.
• Leave some algae and biofilm undisturbed; this is their natural food source and keeps them healthy.

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🤝 Tank Mates

• Peaceful; best kept with small, non-aggressive nano fish, snails, and other peaceful invertebrates.
• Avoid predatory fish like cichlids or large barbs that may view them as a snack.

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🍀 Colour & Health Enhancement

• Lighting: Moderate lighting encourages natural algae growth for grazing.
• Diet: A mineral-rich, varied diet supports healthy molting and vibrant colour:

• High-quality shrimp-specific pellets
• Occasional protein foods for growth and breeding
• Calcium-rich foods to support strong molts