This is a harlequin shrimp. They eat starfish. This one is pink and blue! But the colors aren’t great on my phone. I cant wait to get this guy under a blue light!
Are you looking for a colorful, low-maintenance addition to your aquarium? Look no further than the Cherry Shrimp, also known as Neocardina davidi. These little critters are a favorite among fish keepers for their vibrant red color and ease of care. But before you go out and buy a bunch of Cherry Shrimp, let's go over everything you need to know to keep them happy and healthy in your aquarium. From tank setup to breeding, we've got you covered. Let's get started!
@theshitpostcalligrapher I promise to do a proper Etsy review when the occupants GET to their tank but I must show you how audacious the frame I got for you art is (my wife agreed to let us put it above the shrimp tank in the bedroom, which makes me indescribably happy)
I was ecstatic when I got about 20 skittles mix cherry shrimp on eBay for my 45 tall aquarium, and all of them arrived alive and well.
After over 8 hours of drip acclimation (overkill, I know), I was very excited to introduce them to their new home right before the tank lights went off for the night, so they had time to adjust before I could see them in the morning in their new environment.
Did I see them interacting in their new environment in the morning? No. Over the course of the next few days, I saw one or two at most -- different ones because they were different colors and sizes.
The rest of them were hiding in the literal masses of plants I had because I hadn't grown aquarium plants before and went a little overboard.
I recently learned that the amano shrimp I added to the tank in February and thought had long ago died did not in fact die. Instead, they grew huge, and I love them.
I'm currently in the process of rescaping with less plants so I can see my shrimp.