Fire Red Shrimps

Fire Red Shrimps are the most popular variety of freshwater shrimps among hobbyists because it is readily available, inexpensive, and has a stunning brilliant red coloring.

Fire Red Shrimps make a striking and dynamic addition to a freshwater aquarium and will stand out beautifully against a dark substrate. These shrimp are quite busy scavenging the tank for leftover food and debris. Particularly in a tank with plants, they adore eating biofilm and algae that are present in nature.

Due to this, they may require very little upkeep and may even aid in keeping your tank clean. Fire Red Shrimp can survive in a wide range of water conditions and, given proper care, can live for up to two years.

These shrimp are eager breeders, which makes them a fantastic choice for those new to rearing freshwater shrimp. Because of their adaptability and lack of aggression, fire red shrimp are a fantastic choice for tank buddies.

The Red Cherry Shrimp was selectively bred to produce the most intense and complete red coloration possible, and this resulted in the Fire Red Shrimp. There are several colors and grades of fire red shrimp available. The most opaque and full-coverage red colorations are the most desirable grades.

II. You would love the fish because…

No matter how experienced or inexperienced a shrimp hobbyist is, fire red shrimp are a terrific addition to any aquarium. These shrimp are simple to take care of and go well with many different fish and shrimp species. The Fire Red Shrimp is a fantastic option if you want to enjoy a stunning shrimp that will proliferate easily and aid with tank maintenance.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Shrimp from freshwater environments are usually peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

Dwarf gouramis, Small tetras, Catfish, Small plecos.

V. How to feed this species?

Shrimp enjoy eating green foods like spinach and nettles, and they can also be fed veggies like kuri squash or zucchini. Shrimp require a particular quantity of protein in addition to a vegetable diet to prevent them from attacking their younger or weaker conspecifics.

Recommended food 

• WA Bottom Dwellers Feed Sinking Pellets

• API – Life Aayu Shrimp Exotic Food 30gm

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