Keep shrimp in the aquarium

What you need:

• Aquarium
• pump
• lighting
• many aquatic plants

The right aquarium

• Compared to fish, shrimp do not take up as much space. As a rule, you can use a small 30-literAquarium already start. So that you can plant the pool nicely, you should use at least a 50 or 60 liter pool.
• As a beginner, you should make sure that the pool is equipped with as many aquatic plants as possible. Your animals will love these plants because they like to linger quietly on the leaves so that you can watch the invertebrates very well.

Choosing the right equipment as a beginner

• You can also get the without basic equipment attitude do not exclude shrimp in an aquarium. After you have obtained a basin, you will also need a filter system. Depending on the water volume, you can use a normal filter for aquariums. However, you should secure the filter intake, otherwise the shrimp run the risk of being drawn in by the suction.
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• After that, you should get the necessary material for the design of the soil and buy suitable aquatic plants. Lighting is also important. On the one hand, the aquatic inhabitants should not only live in the dark; on the other hand, the aquatic plants also need enough light to thrive.

Aquatic plants for shrimp

• You have a large choice between different plants that are suitable for a shrimp tank. The Java moss is probably the best plant for your swimming residents. The plants grow very well and can handle both bright and dark lighting.


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• The dwarf pearl herb is also suitable if you are a beginner setting up your first aquarium. This herb makes many small leaves and spreads on the ground. It offers them a good hiding place and is a great decoration for the pool.
• Little star is another aquatic plant that you can plant in the foreground as well. It is a fast-growing plant that quickly forms the first new shoots that can then be planted elsewhere.

Select invertebrates for the pelvis

• As a beginner, you should start with the Red Fire. This species does not make great demands on the water and can live in acidic, but also in alkaline basins. The water temperature doesn't have to be special as long as you have a room temperature of 18 to 25 degrees. Yellow Fire are also suitable if you are new to the hobby.
• Looking for a good one Lining you can feed your invertebrates vegetables, fish food, algae and leaves. In stores you can also get special shrimp food with which you can optimally supply them.