Buyer question
Is a Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Dwarf shrimp aquatic invertebrate 4 out of 5 for beginners (cherries are easy).
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.
- Best fit
- Planted nano tanks
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Neocaridina are hardy)
What to weigh
Shrimp are sensitive to copper and sudden water changes. Many fish will eat them and their young.