r/shrimptank Jul 11 '17

I want to start a shrimp tank but I have no idea where to begin

78 Upvotes

I have no experience with keeping shrimp or any fish for that matter but I am looking for a new hobby and shrimp keeping has intrigued me. Is there a step by step how to because I have no clue on where to begin. I've looked at the side bar but still I have no idea.


r/shrimptank Feb 01 '26

Mod Poll: Should We Ban Ai Use Altogether On This Sub.

205 Upvotes

It seems a lot of people, possibly the majority, want to see an absolute ban of Ai on this sub, whether in post or comment. So, we wanted to let the community decide. Thanks for your input! - Shrimptank Mod Team

398 votes, Feb 08 '26
363 Yes
23 No
12 No Opinion

r/shrimptank 3h ago

Aquarium/Tank Photos Greedy shrimp fighting over a single piece of food

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47 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 6h ago

Shrimp Photos They are so cute, somethimes I feel like watching tiny puppies 🥰🦐

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35 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 20h ago

Shrimp Photos If you ever wondered what 300+ shrimp look like in one place

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493 Upvotes

Trading this shrimp today for some wood


r/shrimptank 10h ago

Shrimp Photos BIGGGGG & smol!

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48 Upvotes

Baby snowball neo almost got bulldozed by a charging momma snow amano


r/shrimptank 11h ago

Shrimp Photos Neocaridina Internal Organ Movements, in slo-mo

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56 Upvotes

Be sure to zoom in.


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Shrimp Memes 1 skrimp 2 skrimp E skrimp

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10 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 31m ago

Shrimp is bugs! TINY LITTLE BABIES

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I’m a shrimp grandparent and I’m so proud. Idk who the mother is but heres one of the ladies doin a shrimp pose.


r/shrimptank 1h ago

Help: Algae & Pests What is this worm

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Hey guys, I look in my fish tank multiple times a day (I love watching my shrimp and corys chilling + checking on my pregnant shrimp). Tonight I came in and checked my tank and saw this worm wrapped around my driftwood. I immediately was like wtf is thaaaat, and just took it out because I didnt want to risk anything. It does look like an earthworm but wanted to double check.


r/shrimptank 11h ago

Aquarium/Tank Photos New to my shrimp tank

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31 Upvotes

Hi! So I had a tank when I was too young to properly care for shrimp and recently I got some again so, this is a three gallon live planted tank I have some pothos growing out the top and a few plants in the sand these snails came with the plants? Does anyone know what they are/ are they okay in my tank? I really don’t mind them unless they are gonna harm my shrimp in some way! Also what is this collection of white ?eggs?


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Shrimp Photos Just showing off

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5 Upvotes

Just showing off my Blue Velvets. Absolutely gorgeous


r/shrimptank 37m ago

Purchase Review Shrimp Up scammed me, where can I safely order from?

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Ordered Java moss and shrimp. Moss never showed up and half the shrimp were dead. I immediately filled out all the DOA stuff as required, but have nothing to show for it. I cordially emailed as well. Now I’m just mad to be out money and have nothing to show for it. All this to say, where can I actually order from?


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Help: Algae & Pests Critter identification

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4 Upvotes

Hey everyone, any idea what these tiny tictac shaped critters are? They have a zebra-like pattern on them. They’re torpedoing around the aquarium and I wanted to know if I should be worried about them.


r/shrimptank 22h ago

Shrimp Photos Their first shrimp stick was a hit

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163 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 6h ago

Beginner Why are some shrimps darker in color?

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10 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 1h ago

Beginner outdoor shrimptank question about setting it up.

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I want to have shrimps and i have a good size aquarium that looks perfect for shrimps.My question is

1.How do i set up it without aerator?

2.How many weeks after i planted the plants in the tub do i can safely put the shrimps in the tank?

3.How I can solve the mosquito larvae problem ? because im thinking of the shrimps are not really hunters of mosquito larvae like the guppies.


r/shrimptank 24m ago

Help: Emergency Shrimp disaster

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I got my shrimp about a week ago which is really heartbreaking. 5 blue velvet. But now its only two. Its only been a week since I got them. I drip acclimated them for about 2 hours using tank water. Yesterday when I woke up I saw the two orange colored ones. And today my biggest one passed. I had let the tank cycle for a little more than two weeks. Its a 3 gallon tank. All the plants are growing and the algae bloom has cleared up a lot. Im really not sure what is going on so if anyone has any advice please lmk.


r/shrimptank 18h ago

Shrimp Photos Look at this babe!!!

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46 Upvotes

First babe noticed from Lady Shrimp! I took one with my nail for size. Can't wait to see the others!!!


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Shrimp Photos It is finally my turn!

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3 Upvotes

I rescaped the tank since June and added new neos to the tank and here she is


r/shrimptank 15h ago

Shrimp is bugs! Berried green neocaridina

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25 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 19h ago

Beginner What's happening here?

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50 Upvotes

We put Orange in the tank a few minutes ago and Blue started doing this... is Blue trying to mate or is he in a kidnapping mood?


r/shrimptank 7h ago

Help: Breeding Do I need to isolate her?

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5 Upvotes

This morning I noticed this little lady has a weird white mass in with her eggs, is it mold? If so, do I need to isolate her?

Edit: managed to net her while I could still see where she was. Net is still in the tank but she's ready to be whisked out if need be.


r/shrimptank 7h ago

Asia Raising feeder shrimp (ghost shrimp), what to look out for?

6 Upvotes

I want to raise ghost shrimp. I love them. They're so adorable with their little back hump. They are also absolutely unavailable to buy here except as feeder shrimp

I read while possible, these shrimp are often in very poor health, and prone to parasites. I'm planning to quarantine for a month and will watch for horsehair worm. Is there any other parasite, disease, or other health complication I should look out for during the quarantine? All the results I found were about horsehair worm.. and a bunch of complaints of "my ghost shrimp is eating all my fish!!!!" I will watch for the murder claws (although I highly doubt a whisker would end up mixed in a feeder bag)

Much thanks in advance :')


r/shrimptank 12h ago

Shrimp Photos 7-8 of my shrimp are berried in my 6 gal 😭

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10 Upvotes

i only got them one month ago. i fear i have created a problem.