Aquatic shrimp farming is increasingly popular and loved by many people. In the article below, AquaKing will guide you on how to raise aquatic ornamental shrimp correctly and in the simplest way.

1. Aquatic shrimp

Ornamental shrimp also possess similar characteristics to other freshwater aquatic species. The special feature of aquatic ornamental shrimp that makes many people love it is its extremely eye-catching colors. Besides raising aquarium shrimp for elegant pleasure, the purpose of most people is to decorate their living space.

Aquatic ornamental shrimp with vibrant colors

But each species of ornamental shrimp will require different care conditions and living environments. Especially when raising aquarium shrimp, you need to learn about the appropriate farming environment and food for them. Although ornamental shrimp are considered to be quite easy to raise, if you do not know how to properly care for them, they are still at risk of dying.

2. Four ways to properly raise aquatic ornamental shrimp

To own the most beautiful and quality aquariums, you need to keep in mind the following 4 things:

Prepare the aquarium

The living environment greatly determines the development and color of ornamental shrimp. Therefore, you need to create the most favorable living environment, providing enough oxygen for shrimp. To build a shrimp pond properly, you need to pay attention to the appropriate size.

We need a large aquarium for shrimp, so they don’t conflict with each other. Under the tank you also need to spread more lava or gravel for the shrimp to play. Shrimp is also a species that is quite adaptable to the environment, so it is not too picky about external factors.

Choose an ornamental shrimp tank

The appropriate temperature for an aquatic shrimp tank is 20 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius, pH is 6.5 to 8.2. Besides, it is also necessary to prepare a filter to provide adequate oxygen for aquarium shrimp. Once you have a filter, you will change the water for ornamental shrimp once every 2 weeks. But if there is no filter, the aquarium water needs to be changed every week. Each time you change the water, only about 30% of the water is in the tank.

Because the characteristic of aquatic ornamental shrimp is that they like to hide, you need to prepare logs, plastic pipes, and ceramic houses for the shrimp to play. These devices not only relieve stress for ornamental shrimp, but also help decorate the aquarium more beautifully.

Choose ornamental shrimp

Good ornamental shrimp breeds will help the farming process be effective and limit mortality. Currently on the market there are many types of ornamental shrimp sold at different prices. You should choose shrimp that swim well and actively. Furthermore, it needs to climb quickly and still have 2 claws + 8 legs intact. You should choose ornamental shrimp varieties that have fancy red or orange, blue, or white colors. Of course, you should only choose to buy ornamental shrimp from reputable, quarantined places.

Food for aquarium shrimp

The food of aquatic ornamental shrimp is quite diverse, because it is an omnivore. Ornamental shrimp’s food is mainly boiled cabbage, dried seeds, worms, moss, small fish, etc. Because ornamental shrimp love to search for food on the bottom layer. So you need to choose foods that sink, so they are easier to reach.

Food for ornamental shrimp to give them beautiful color

Or you can also design food into a bar like a nail or bunch to drop around the shrimp. Remember, after the shrimp have finished eating, you need to clean up any remaining food to avoid polluting the water environment.

Every day, you need to divide the amount of food for shrimp many times. If you keep ornamental shrimp with fish, you should choose a gentle fish species. Avoid fish competing for the habitat and food of ornamental shrimp.

Caring for aquatic ornamental shrimp while peeling

The sign to recognize that an aquarium shrimp is about to molt is its increased size. Normally, before shrimp peel, they will show signs of not eating for a day. After that, two white spots appeared on the shrimp shell near the eyes, as well as the junction between the shrimp’s head and neck. The time when shrimp peels is extremely sensitive, you should be careful not to let sharp objects hurt it. Normally, a pet shrimp will peel its shell about 11 times.

Aquatic ornamental shrimp begin to peel

Normally, after 6 months of raising ornamental shrimp, they begin to lay eggs. The mother shrimp takes a few weeks to hold the egg belly. Maturation of baby shrimp is also quite easy, requiring no special care.

3. Conclusion

Above are Auqaking’s shares on how to raise freshwater aquarium shrimp. Surely when applying this knowledge, you will have the most beautiful and healthy ornamental shrimp tank.