Shrimp Tanks & Aquascaping Supplies

Choose a Shrimp Aquarium

A larger water volume generally changes more slowly than a very small container, but every shrimp tank still needs regular testing and maintenance. Check the aquarium's actual volume and dimensions, and allow for the space displaced by substrate and hardscape.

Use a fully cycled filter before adding shrimp. Gentle sponge filtration is popular because it provides biological filtration and grazing surfaces, while a protected intake helps prevent small shrimp from being drawn into a powered filter.

Shrimp Soil, Aquasoil and Sand

Active shrimp soils and planted aquasoils can affect pH, hardness or alkalinity. This may help some species but may be unsuitable for others. Inert sands have much less buffering effect, though they also do not replace a deliberate plant-fertilisation plan.

Check the exact substrate specifications and choose it for the shrimp and plants, not only its colour. Test the source water and the established aquarium rather than assuming every product produces the same result.

Plants and Hardscape for Shrimp

Live plants, mosses, wood and porous hardscape provide surface area where biofilm can develop and give shrimp places to forage and shelter. Keep enough open space for observation and cleaning, and make sure all structures are stable.

New aquariums may look clean but still lack the mature biofilm and biological stability that shrimp benefit from. Add livestock only after the aquarium is cycled and its parameters are suitable and stable.

Complete Your Shrimp Setup

Browse freshwater aquarium shrimp, shrimp food, sponge filters, live aquarium plants and aquascaping supplies.

Live shrimp availability and delivery eligibility vary. Review the individual product and current shipping information before ordering livestock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tank is best for freshwater shrimp?

There is no single best size. Choose a tank that can be filtered and kept stable, then match the stock level and shrimp species to its actual water volume and dimensions.

Do shrimp tanks need a filter?

A cycled filter is strongly recommended. Sponge filters are popular because they provide gentle filtration and grazing area, though other filters can work when the intake is protected and flow is suitable.

Is shrimp soil suitable for every shrimp species?

No. Active soils can change pH, hardness or alkalinity, so the substrate must be matched to the species and source water.

Can shrimp live in a new aquarium?

Shrimp should be added only after the aquarium is cycled and water parameters are suitable and stable. A mature tank can also provide more established grazing surfaces.

Are all fish medications safe for shrimp?

No. Check the product label and manufacturer directions for invertebrate safety before treating a tank containing shrimp.