


The thing is, it can be very expensive if you want all the right equipment. People think that keeping shrimp in an aquarium is one of the easier pets to have. There’s a major misconception that keeping aquariums is easy. However, some shrimp need brackish water for their shrimplets to grow (for example, Amano shrimp).Įquipment for Freshwater Tropical Aquarium Also, it can be a very difficult aquarium to maintain. There are not many types of shrimp that can live in brackish water. It does not contain enough salt for it to be considered a saltwater tank. It’s like a freshwater tank but with salt added to it. The brackish tank is a tank that is basically a mixture of salt water and fresh water. Brackish tanks – These aren’t very common.You need to aim for the same degree of salt to water as you would find in the ocean. This is an aquarium that people usually keep, for example, Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp. Usually, you can go with room temperature. Freshwater Tanks – Basically means an aquarium that is around 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (20-24☌).They are both Neocaridina species, extremely hardy and unpretentious.) Basically, there are three categories you can divide different types of aquariums into.

What kind of aquarium do you want to have? What shrimp do you want to have there? ( Tip: if you do not know anything about different types of shrimp, pick Red Cherry shrimp or Snowball shrimp. You need to ask yourself two questions before starting on your aquarium. So, if you’re serious about shrimp keeping hobby, then let’s begin. I will go into detail so you will not mess up and end up killing your shrimp. So, I’m going to try my best to give you all the information you need to start your very own aquarium. I was just so confused because there’s so much stuff you need to know! It’s so hard to find all the information needed or a complete guide online that tells you everything you need to know. When I was researching how to start an aquarium, I was so overwhelmed with all the information. It is really hard to separate the wheat from the chaff, especially if you’ve only just started. There’s a lot of misinformation that gets spread around. The guide works especially well for beginners who do not know anything about aquariums. I’ll tell you how to set up your very own freshwater aquarium. This is a guide where I will go over basically everything you need to know.

I’m here to give you guys a complete guide on how to set up a freshwater shrimp aquarium.
