21st Oct 2009
Tropical Freshwater Shrimp
Though there are numerous species of shrimps, there isn’t really a lot of its kind you can put in your freshwater tank. Tropical freshwater shrimps make gorgeous and functional additions to anyone’s reef tank. They come in beautiful colors and designs that add to the ornamental quality of your aquatic display. Being omnivores, their appetite for algae and left-over food makes them very good cleanup crew as well.
Let us get to know a few of them. The Red Cherry Shrimp is one of the most popular when it comes to beautifying your tank. Their bright red color with interludes of white brings the attraction and their purposeful pursuit for algae and organic debris makes them more priceless and sought of.
Flower Shrimp is an interesting kind and has many other names to it. They are also well called as Asian Fan shrimp, Bamboo shrimp, Wood Shrimp and Rock shrimp. For why, I guess because of its having four fan-like appendages. They can come in different colors ranging from pale light brown to dark red. These fascinating creatures are known for being peaceful and are ideal for a well-planted tank with a lot of hiding places.
The Ghost shrimps are tiny, willowy and almost translucent. They don’t really need a lot of food as they are excellent scavengers. Their size makes them only able to be paired with smaller fishes. They exhibit non-stop motion which makes them very appealing to watch and could add a lot of personality to a community tank.
Among the easiest to take care of and are best for those who are just starting out the hobby of keeping reef tanks, the Glass shrimp is an excellent choice. Aside from being inexpensive to obtain, they can clean up your tank pretty well and is a highly recommended addition to the community.
Another choice for those who has not owned a fish before is the Japanese Swamp shrimp. They are not aggressive so one need not worry about their fishes being chased around. They do a splendid job in cleaning up tanks on top of being easy to take care of. This is kinda good to have.
A lot of other shrimps are aggressive and are best avoided as reef tank inhabitants. It is good to learn a little about tropical freshwater shrimps before chucking them in. They are active, functional and colourful. Find interesting ones that will not only fit into your aquarium community but will add character and beauty as well.
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