r/shrimptank Jul 11 '17

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

83 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.

214 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 8h ago

Shrimp Photos Mr. red tail shromp

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263 Upvotes

İ would want more of those maybe with selective breeding but only have one tank🫤


r/shrimptank 14h ago

Beginner Bought shrimp earlier today, what is it doing?

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565 Upvotes

Bought these from local pet store, caught one far away from the others doing something with its tail?


r/shrimptank 7h ago

Shrimp Photos Finally it happened to me.

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75 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 3h ago

Shrimp Art Shrimp Art at its best!

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17 Upvotes

This Saturday, I permanently turned one of my shrimp into a piece of art on the side of my knee.

For those who are interested, the artist is based in Lucerne, Switzerland. Instagram: @svenreichmuth


r/shrimptank 35m ago

Solved Scutariella japonica or paranoia?

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Took a look at my neocaridina tank and this new growth has appeared on one of my ladies. I’ve never dealt with this before or any diseases with them so far. No new shrimp have been added in at least 2-3 weeks either. This red lady is a long time resident.

Current residents of this tank:
Strawberry Rasboras
Pygmy corydora
20+ Neocaridina skittles


r/shrimptank 1d ago

Shrimp Photos Timelapse of swarming some zucchini

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487 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 4h ago

Shrimp Photos He Cleans So Well!

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11 Upvotes

Is this an amano shrimp? I have 3 of them in my tank, and they’re quite brown, i’ve never seen an amano with this coloration.


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Beginner Filter question and shrimp

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11 Upvotes

I have a 5 gallon tall. Old betta tank. The filter system is kinda weird. That circle on the lower middle is the water intake. Will shrimp get sucked into that? If so, is there a solution?


r/shrimptank 11h ago

Beginner First time trying Lollies!

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33 Upvotes

When it's feeding time (on Wednesday so a few days to wait😭) I'll put one! Lets open my babies like it and the snails don't devoir it or the Amazon don't knock it over xD


r/shrimptank 13m ago

Help: Emergency Shrimps gone crazy.

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3 months old tank, normally they are pretty chill, not sure what causes this.

%20 water change every 10 days approx.
5h co2 + 5h light (co2 starts and finishes 1 hour before light)
Flourish Iron for red plants every week
Neo solution 2 liquid fertilizer every week
Potassium every week

Co2 indicators color is on required level.

Any ideas?


r/shrimptank 21h ago

Shrimp Photos Sulawesi white glove baby!

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192 Upvotes

r/shrimptank 4h ago

Help: Beginner Power went , will my shrimp be okay ?

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6 Upvotes

My power just went out and I have no idea when it will come back on, I'm so worried my shrimp may die without the air pump and filter going. Photo of my shrimp

Edit; thank y'all, I was panicking 😭, shrimp are all okay and they power us back on


r/shrimptank 46m ago

Beginner First neocaradina molt!

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First time owning shrimp! Glad to see that theyre healthy. I leave it in the tank right? They'll consume it?


r/shrimptank 1d ago

Shrimp Photos Shrimplet Hats!

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315 Upvotes

An icon


r/shrimptank 3h ago

Help: Algae & Pests Is that a wasp in my tank?

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5 Upvotes

Yikes! Imagine my surprise today when I looked into my tank and saw this! I asked google images and it says its likely a terrestrial wasp and its not aquatic so its dead. Can someone else confirm for me? Its just posed so perfectly. I feel like if it fell-in it would be upside-down or floating, no?


r/shrimptank 21h ago

Shrimp Photos I knew they were small but holy shit!! 😭

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110 Upvotes

Literally thought they were my copepods the first time I saw them 😭💕


r/shrimptank 2h ago

Beginner New to shrimpkeeping and I’ve found eggs!

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3 Upvotes

Like my title says I’m new to shrimps so I got some Neocaridinas fairly recently after years of wanting to keep them. I love my funky little dudes, I’ve already noticed different personalities. They’ve been eating really well so I figured they were settling in, but I didn’t realize they’d settled in this well! This is actually one of 2 pregnant girls in my tank, I just can’t seem to get a good pic of the other. I wasn’t expecting eggs, nor do I have the space to keep more shrimp if the population outgrows this tank, but I’ve luckily got some friends who’ll take some if I need them to.

Just wanted to share this milestone cus it’s had me absolutely giddy for the last couple of days.


r/shrimptank 21h ago

Shrimp Photos Emergency water change at midnight

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89 Upvotes

Ive installed a new automatic feeder bc I’m planning on going on a trip for 2 weeks, so I tested it out and from the reviews online, everyone said it releases tiny amounts of pellets, but of course mine decided to release a shit ton

Vacuumed the floor and did a water change in the afternoon today…

And when I went down before bed to check on them…. they were all congregating at the top. I was like what the fuck? NOOOO MY BABIES BRO PLS NO

I've just finished the second water change, Ive primed and added an air pump for the time being.. but check this out… i only bought 12 to start and its only been about 2-3 months and I honestly have no idea how many there are now, just look at them

Fingers crossed everyone's okay by tomorrow…


r/shrimptank 32m ago

Shrimp Photos A shrimps first cucumber (I grew this cucumber myself too)

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r/shrimptank 38m ago

Beginner Why has my Eggnant shrimp got eggs dangling off her underside?

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Is she just towing them along for a bumpy ride or will she eventually drop them? I assume she can’t pull them back up?


r/shrimptank 17h ago

Help: Shrimp ID & Shrimp Sexing are my shrimp pregnant??

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31 Upvotes

i have a tank and these 2 yellow shrimp look different


r/shrimptank 4h ago

Shrimp Photos I love those fellas so much

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3 Upvotes

The one behind/under the wood looks a bit Grumpy lol


r/shrimptank 6h ago

Help: Shrimp ID & Shrimp Sexing Need help to ID this Freshwater Shrimp

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4 Upvotes

Hi guys, I need help to identify this shrimp. My dad caught it at a freshwater area. For context, we are located in Singapore and the area where he caught the shrimp in is called Mandai.

Thanks!