🦐 Tiny Cleaners: Why Shrimp Deserve a Spot in Your Tank

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William Shannon
January 09, 2025

Tiny Cleaners

Question of the Day: Would you keep shrimp in your tank?

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At Aquariums For Beginners, we love talking about all the small, fascinating details that make aquariums magical. And what could be more magical than a tiny army of shrimp keeping your tank spotless?

Let’s dive into the secret lives of shrimp and why they might just be the MVPs of your tank!

🐟 Why Shrimp?

Shrimp aren’t just cute—they’re hard workers. These little critters patrol your tank, munching on leftover food, algae, and even biofilm.

🦐 Best Beginner Shrimp

Amano Shrimp: Algae-eating machines!
Cherry Shrimp: Colorful and low-maintenance.
Ghost Shrimp: Budget-friendly scavengers.

1  🐠 Did You Know?
Shrimp shed their exoskeleton as they grow! Don’t be alarmed if you see what looks like a “ghost shrimp”—it’s just an old shell.

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Member Spotlight Section:

Posted by Nick George

🎵 We built shrimp city! We built shrimp city with rocks and shoals! 🎵

🐠 Featured Member: Nick George
Tank Size: 15 Gallons
Caption: "Shrimp City! What do y’all think?

Has a variety of shrimp including some maculata rasboras and celestial pearl danios! Currently assessing the betta in the breeding box to see what their temperament is is like, hoping we can release into the tank and see how they go! Hopefully a friendly one!"