Shrimp & nano aquarium guides
Calm, quiet, shrimp‑safe tanks, chosen by the specs.
We read the spec sheets and the owner threads so you don't have to. Plain-English gear guides for cherry, crystal and nano tank keepers.
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How to cycle a shrimp tank
The nitrogen cycle, fishless cycling step by step, how long it takes, and when to add shrimp.
Care guide · 7 min
Why cherry shrimp aren't breeding
Age, sex ratio, tank maturity, temperature and stress: what usually holds a colony back.
Care guide · 6 min
Why cherry shrimp lose color
Stress, molting, substrate, diet and genetics: what makes red, blue and yellow shrimp fade.
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Cycling Checklist
10 step checkboxes plus a 15-day ammonia, nitrite and nitrate log for a new tank.
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Shrimp Keeper Bundle
All four printables in one download, plus the combined bundle PDF. Save over buying separately.
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New to shrimp?
Start here
Four decisions that prevent most beginner losses.
- Pick your speciesCherry shrimp (Neocaridina) tolerate most tap water. Crystal shrimp (Caridina) usually need RO water and active substrate.
- Choose a gentle filterA sponge filter is the usual shrimp-safe pick. Compare filters
- Keep it quietMatch an air pump to your tank size and room. See quiet pumps
- Cycle before shrimpWait until ammonia and nitrite read 0 within 24 hours of dosing.
How we work. Shrimp Tank Hub publishes research-based guides. We don't run a test lab or claim hands-on testing. We compare published specifications, manufacturer documentation and recurring owner feedback, and we cite our sources. Read our methodology