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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Gear guide · 3 min

Best heaters for nano shrimp tanks

Adjustable 25–50W heaters compared on published specs and safety features.

Gear guide · 2 min

Best substrate for cherry vs crystal shrimp

Inert gravel, Fluval Stratum, Amazonia and Controsoil: which shrimp need what.

Gear guide · 2 min

TDS, GH and KH test kits for shrimp

What each test measures, typical targets, and why TDS alone isn't enough.

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Four decisions that prevent most beginner losses.

  1. Pick your speciesCherry shrimp (Neocaridina) tolerate most tap water. Crystal shrimp (Caridina) usually need RO water and active substrate.
  2. Choose a gentle filterA sponge filter is the usual shrimp-safe pick. Compare filters
  3. Keep it quietMatch an air pump to your tank size and room. See quiet pumps
  4. 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