Ghost Shrimp Care

CARING & BREEDING FOR GHOST SHRIMP (GLASS SHRIMP)

Ghost Shrimp, also called Glass Shrimp are one of the easiest species of freshwater shrimp to keep. They are primarily translucent, small and highly active. Ghost shrimp are extremely popular due to their low price. Ghost shrimp can often be purchased en mass for as little as 20-50 cents each. This price makes them attractive to prospective owners but also as a live feeder for larger carnivorous fish. Ghost Shrimp are scavengers and do an excellent job of cleaning the aquarium of rotting debris and algae. They are effective at actively reducing nitrates within the aquarium and having a very low biomass footprint.

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Ghost Shrimp are extremely hardy and condition tolerant when directly compared to other varieties of shrimp such as Crystal Red Shrimp and Red Cherry Shrimp. For this reason they are the best beginner shrimp to trial before moving on to more expensive varieties. They are easy to breed and maintain. Ghost Shrimp will consume almost any type of food. They are also effective scavengers. Ghost shrimp are tolerant but are still sensitive to water fluctuations. Water chemistry should be kept stable when housing Ghost Shrimp. If they begin to look unwell in the aquarium immediately check the water temperature and recent additives.

Temperature ~75°F

pH ~7

Nitrite 0ppm

Ammonia 0ppm

Nitrate >20ppm

Water Changes 30%

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Adding the Ghost Shrimp

Feeding Ghost Shrimp

Ghost Shrimp as live feeders

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Tank mates & Compatibility

How Many Ghost Shrimp can be Kept in the Aquarium?

Breeding Ghost Shrimp