postage policy
all purchases made by 5pm will be posted the next day 24 hour royal mail tracked , any purchases made after 5pm will be prepared the next evening and posted the morning after that.
postage is Monday -Thursday to avoid weekend delays.
Returns policy
We cannot accept returns of shrimp due to these being live animals. other items can be returned by the buyer within 30 days and we will process any refunds as soon as the items are received in the condition originally sent out.
Frequently asked questions
which substrate should i use for my shrimp?
Neocaridina shrimp do not require buffering substrate. They do fine with inert substrates like pool sand, gravel, black diamond blasting sand, seachem black flourite and many others.
Should i use aquarium plants?
Adding aquarium plants to your shrimp aquarium are important! Plants provide your tiny shrimp with micro-organisms as foods to fed on. Plants also provide cover for your shrimp to feel safe and hide in. They help keep your aquarium parameters in balance. Plants of all kinds are generally always ideal for a shrimp aquarium. Java Moss, Floating plants like red root floaters, Java Fern, Buce, and many others are perfect to add.
which tank mates can i keep with my shimp?
Keeping your neocaridina shrimp with other livestock is achieve in many cases. The general rule is always if the other livestock can fit the shrimp into their mouths they will likely try at some point. Here are a few types you can keep with your neocaridina shrimp.
Snail Tank Mates
Freshwater snails make great additions for these dwarf shrimp. Snails like Ramshorn or mystery snails will help clean algae in addition to the shrimp. The snails also leave a slime trail which the shrimp can feed on which is also beneficial!
Fish Tank Mates
Nano fish like Chili Rasboras, Galaxy Rasboras (Celestial Pearl Danio), or 3 Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus) all make great additions to your neocaridina tank. Any fish may eat tiny baby shrimp, so bare that in mind.
Other Shrimp Tank Mates
Keeping Neocardina shrimp like cherry shrimp with other neocaridna shrimp like orange pumpkin shrimp in the same tank is fine. They can live together without issue, but the cross breeding may occur which results in brown/grey shrimp after 2-3 generations.
Can i breed my shrimp?
To breed neocaridina shrimp, it is important to have a separate tank dedicated just for breeding. This is because the conditions in the breeding tank need to be ideal for these little creatures. Your aquarium should have Hornwort, Java Moss or other live plants as they provide hiding places and food refuge for the fry. The pH level should be between 7-7.8 and the temperature should range from 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer water will encourage breeding.
The number one thing that’s important for breeding neocaridina shrimp is a regular water change schedule. It is recommended to do bi-weekly 25% water changes, as this will help to keep the water clean and free of any toxins or chemicals that could harm your shrimp. In addition, it’s important to keep the water parameters stable by doing water changes.
What do neocaridina like in their tank?
Neocaridina shrimp like to have plenty of hiding places, areas for feeding, and items that encourage natural grazing behavior. Provide a variety of live plants with accessible algae growth, as well as smooth surfaces they can groom. They need stable water parameters such as pH, temperature and hardness which should remain steady.
What tank size do i need?
Neocaridina shrimp should be kept in a tank no smaller than 10 gallons. It should also have plenty of hiding places and a filtration system to maintain water cleanliness. Keeping them in nano aquariums is fine, but 10 gallon or larger is recommended as it is easier to keep parameters more stable as you increase water volume
Can all Neocaridina shrimp live together?
Neocaridina shrimp are not aggressive and can live together in the same tank without any problems. It is, however, recommended to avoid mixing different species of Neocaridina in the same tank as they may hybridize. With that being said many people mix all the various colors.