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That's right, the newest addition to the Absolutely Fish aquaculture facility line up are freshwater dwarf shrimp! As our late, great, aquaculture facility specialist Paul T would say: “We’re in the shrimpin’ bidness, Boss!” Photo 1 & 2: Shrimp Tank Rack We have launched 12 new tanks hosting 9 color morphs of Neocaridina davidi and 2 color morphs of Caridini cantonensis. Our two-tier, six foot rack is home to 10 gallon aquariums filtered and circulated by matten-style upwellers (see photos). The square sponge pads provide a large surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria and biofilm to culture. By utilizing this strictly air-driven...

Vampire Shrimp by Amanda They are known under a variety of different common names such as Vampire Shrimp, Viper shrimp and African Filter Shrimp, they are native to West Africa found from Senegal to Democratic Republic of Congo, first discovered in Gabon, Africa in 1875. Certain species of freshwater shrimp found in South America may be mistaken for Atya gabonensis yet are incorrect when in fact they are actually Atya scabra which look identical, the main difference being is that Atya gabonensis get much larger while Atya scabra stay at 3.5 inches. They are on the threatened species list, being...

Are you struggling to keep your shrimp alive, but can not find out what the issue is? Check out this blog to see if our tips can help you be successful with these colorful crustaceans!

Are you struggling to get your shrimp colony established? Not sure if you have a good mix of male and female shrimp to breed? Check out this blog written by our shrimp expert Isha to learn more!