Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp

Please note that the following photos are intended to show what the shrimp look like in general. Since these are all wild stock animals, and since many shrimp are variable in coloration, the actual animals you get may vary in color, pattern, and/or intensity of color. This is especially true of the bumblebee shrimp, red-fronted shrimp, and cherry red shrimp. The photos are there as a guide only, and I can not guarantee the coloration or patterns.

S/H Generally a Flat shipping and handling charge of $35.99 for express mail and $15.99 for priority mail for fish and shrimp.  Shrimp and Fish can be shipped together but not with any other items as either may become damaged. During the winter months these shrimp will not be shipped


For the best reference in algae eating fish and shrimp Check out Robyns informative page.

Algae-Eating Animals Comparison Table

This table is by no means complete nor may it be 100% correct but it will give you an idea of which species of algae-eating animal you may want for your aquarium or pond.

Both the likelihood of eating algae and eating plants applies to adult specimens and not to juveniles. Some species propensity to eat algae varies with age such as with most of the algae- eating fish. The species that are most available at the aquarium or pet store are those that the salesperson is most likely to try to sell to you. They also often cost a lot less than the other, less- available species. Do not let a salesperson sell you an animal that is not appropriate for your particular situation. For example, do not put a plecostomus in a tank under 40 gallons unless you plan to give it a larger home later, or do not put one of the smaller species below in with larger animals that may eat it.
http://www.fishpondinfo.com/algae.htm#table

 

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1 S/h Express

S/H EXPRESS SHRIMP

THIS MUST BE ADDED FOR THE SHRIMP

1 s/h Priority

s/h Priority SHRIMP ONLY
THIS MUST BE ADDED FOR THE SHRIMP

Amano shrimp cardinia japonica

Amano shrimp cardinia japonica
Caridina japonica                                                                 

This is THE algae eating shrimp.

Assorted Midget Shrimp (6 Freshwater Shrimp)

Assorted Midget Shrimp (6 Freshwater Shrimp)

Palaemon sp.

Another small (1/2") algae-eating shrimp. As with the emerald grass and rainbow shrimp, these shrimp are also variable in color. It is also similar in shape and size to the rainbow shrimp.

Black Midget Shrimp

Black Midget Shrimp
Caridina sp.

A small shrimp, getting no larger than 3/4".  A decent algae eater. This ship may be a variety of the green midget shrimp. 12 min order

Black Midget Shrimp 12 shrimp

Caridina sp.

Black Midget Shrimp
Caridina sp.

A small shrimp, getting no larger than 3/4".  A decent algae eater. Despite its name, it's not always black. This shrimp,
like the other Caridina, is variable in color.

Blue Midget Shrimp PER 12

Blue Midget Shrimp Caridina sp.

Per 12

Blue Midget Shrimp  
Caridina sp.

A small shrimp, getting no larger than 3/4".  A decent algae eater.

Blue Shrimp 6 shrimp Neocaridina sp.

Blue Shrimp 6 shrimp Neocaridina sp.
A great algae eating shrimp.  Grows to about 1

Bumble Bee shrimp

Bumble Bee shrimp
Min 5 per order

Chameleon shrimp

Chameleon shrimp

Macrobrachium pilimanus
http://www.wirbellose.de/arten.cgi?action=show&artNo=034


The chameleon shrimp is a medium-sized shrimp not suitable for mixing in with smaller fish. It is predatory in nature.  Note the hairy coating on the claw of the adult male. This is normal, and usually happens to the alpha male.