Asellus Aquaticus

Shrimp Keep Caresheet Difficulty: Moderate Size: 1-1.5 inches (2-3 cm) Color: White and red or black Behavior: They are very peaceful yet very voracious and on a never-ending quest for food Aquarium: 5+ gallons (15+ liters) cycled tank Water: pH...

In nature, most shrimp are omnivorous – feeding on algae, zooplankton, and carcasses. The main source of nutrition for “domestic” freshwater shrimp comes from cleaning up your aquarium, munching on algae and other decaying plant matter that the shrimp can...

Freshwater isopods are rather hardy and easy to keep and therefore ideal for a jarrarium setup. You can use any glass bowl or jar with a capacity of at least 1 gallon (5 liters), with a wide enough mouth (avoid...