Yellow Shrimp

Yellow Shrimp are vibrant, hardy, and peaceful freshwater crustaceans, making them a fantastic choice for both beginners and seasoned aquarists. Their bright yellow colouration stands out beautifully against lush green plants, and their constant, busy grazing behaviour makes them not only a visual delight but also excellent at keeping your aquarium clean.

🐟 Yellow Shrimp Care Tips

✅ Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 20 litres for a small colony; larger tanks offer more stability.
• Group Size: 10 or more; they are social creatures that thrive in colonies.
• Substrate: Dark gravel or sand helps their yellow colour pop.
• Filtration: Use a sponge filter or a pre-filter sponge on intakes to protect shrimplets.

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: 6–15 dGH
• TDS: 150–300 ppm

🍽️ Diet

• Omnivores: They graze on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter.
• Supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets and blanched vegetables for growth and colour.

🧼 Tank Maintenance

• Perform weekly water changes (10–15%) using dechlorinated, temperature-matched water.
• Leave some algae and biofilm undisturbed; this is their natural food source and keeps them healthy.

🤝 Tank Mates

• Peaceful; best kept with small, non-aggressive nano fish, snails, and other peaceful invertebrates.
• Avoid predatory fish like cichlids or large barbs that may view them as a snack.

🍀 Colour & Health Enhancement

• Lighting: Moderate lighting encourages natural algae growth for grazing.
• Diet: A mineral-rich, varied diet supports healthy molting and vibrant colour:

• High-quality shrimp-specific pellets
• Occasional protein foods for growth and breeding
• Calcium-rich foods to support strong molts