Home aquariums can contain not only fish, but also other marine and freshwater inhabitants, including shrimp. Moreover, there are several types that are very decorative. These are dwarf, fan, red-nosed, ring-armed, tiger aquarium shrimps and many others. Each of these types has certain features of maintenance and care, but there are general rules.
It is necessary
- - an aquarium with a minimum volume of 40 liters;
- - equipment for the aquarium;
- - aquatic plants;
- - driftwood and dried leaves;
- - dried and frozen food;
- - vegetables and herbs;
- - insects for food.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare your aquarium in advance. Pick up a fairly large container with a minimum volume of 40 liters. One individual should have at least three liters of water.
Step 2
The aquarium must be equipped with a cover. This is necessary so that the shrimps cannot jump out of it. Without water, they die in a matter of minutes.
Step 3
In nature, shrimp feed on detritus - dead organic material. The main source for it is foliage fallen into the water, rotting roots and branches of trees, the remains of fish, etc. Therefore, shrimp should not be put into a new aquarium with clean water. Plant an undemanding aquatic plant that grows green very quickly. Add bacterial cultures that will ripen your aquarium quickly (available from your local supply store).
Step 4
After purchasing plants for your aquarium, place them in a separate container for 4-5 days. Change the water several times during this time. This technique will help reduce the antimicrobial substances that algae are processed by producers and exporters. If this is not done, the harmful substances can become fatal to the shrimp.
Step 5
Plant Javanese Moss, a wonderful addition to your shrimp diet. Indispensable algae for a shrimp aquarium are cladiphora, liver moss and riccia. Place a few driftwood on the bottom, the microorganisms that are on their surface will become part of the shrimp's nutrition.
Step 6
For the comfortable keeping of shrimp, experts recommend using water in an aquarium with a temperature of at least 23-24 degrees. If it is less, then the shrimp become less active, lethargic, and some species may die. Although there are specimens that feel pretty good even at temperatures of 15-20 degrees.
Step 7
The food for shrimp is algae, various aquatic insects, some vegetables, such as peas, cucumbers or spinach. Use several foods to feed your invertebrates, both dry and frozen will work. Mix it with chopped vegetables and herbs.
Step 8
A constant source of food for shrimp in nature is fallen leaves. Therefore, add willow, beech, maple leaves to the aquarium. Dry them for a week, and then simply lay them on the surface of the water.
