CRYSTAL RED SHRIMP

Crystal Red Shrimp are a popular freshwater shrimp species known for their bright red color and ease of care¹. They are a small freshwater shrimp of the family Atyidae that is a popular species within the freshwater aquarium community¹. Here’s a comprehensive guide to caring for Crystal Red Shrimp:

Appearance

• Crystal Red Shrimp are varying shades of red and small, growing only up to one-and-a-half inches in length. The females tend to be larger and slightly more colorful than the males. If Crystal Red Shrimp are experiencing stress from their environment, however, they will dull their coloration¹.

Tank Size

• A 5-gallon tank is sufficient for a small group of Crystal Red Shrimp¹.

Water Parameters

• Keep the water temperature between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Maintain a pH level of 6.2 to 7.4¹.
• Keep water hardness values between 4 - 8 dKH¹.

What To Put In Their Tank

• Provide plenty of hiding places for the shrimp to feel secure.
• Use live aquarium plants and shrimp tubes so your Crystal Red Shrimp can feel safe and have plenty of surfaces to pick biofilm off¹.

Common Possible Diseases

• Crystal Red Shrimp are generally hardy and disease-resistant, but they can be susceptible to bacterial infections and parasites¹.

Food & Diet

• Crystal Red Shrimp are omnivores and will eat almost anything, including algae, biofilm, and leftover fish food¹.

Behavior & Temperament

• Crystal Red Shrimp are peaceful and non-aggressive. They are social creatures and should be kept in groups of at least 5¹.

Tank Mates

• Crystal Red Shrimp can coexist with other peaceful fish and invertebrates, but avoid keeping them with aggressive or predatory species¹.

Breeding

• Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp is easy and they can produce up to 30 eggs at a time¹.