Shrimp for Blackwater Aquarium

[samaelmoretti]

Does anyone have recommendation/s on what shrimp I can get for a blackwater aquarium? Or any freshwater shrimp that can tolerate soft/acidic water?

Thanks!

 

[kwi]

Crystal Red Shrimp, but you need a very well established tank before adding them. (Crystal Black too.)

 

[samaelmoretti]

Thanks for this!

 

[kwi]

Crystal Black as well. Same requirements.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Assuming this is a “real” black water tank?

Most black water tanks reduce the water hardness, so it may not be a good idea to add any shrimp.

 

[kwi]

CRS have opitimal GH of 4-6 degrees and KH of 0-1, so are suitable, you can also supplement shrimp (and snails) with Calcium if required.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

CRS have opitimal GH of 4-6 degrees and KH of 0-1, so are suitable, you can also supplement shrimp (and snails) with Calcium if required.

Didn’t have Crystal Shrimp in mind, good thought. I always go straight to cherry shrimp, lol.