Buyer question
How long does a Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate live?
Our Animal Library gives the Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate a lifespan of 1–2 years.
Source: the Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate in the Animal Library
The detail
Dwarf shrimp, such as cherry shrimp and crystal shrimp, are tiny freshwater shrimp bred in many colors. Cherry shrimp are hardy and breed readily in planted tanks; Caridina species need softer water and more care.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Neocaridina are hardy)
- Origin
- East Asia (Taiwan, China)
- Best fit
- Planted nano tanks
What to weigh
Shrimp are sensitive to copper and sudden water changes. Many fish will eat them and their young.