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That is just the exoskeleton from one of your shrimp. That is completely normal. They shed and regrow their outer layer. Also, the shrimp will acually eat the exoskeleton, so you don't have to remove it.

Studies have shown that watching your aquatic pets swimming around actually lowers your blood pressure and heart rate. It has a calming effect on you. When I watch my shrimp, I do feel a sense of peace and wellbeing. I think there is something to be said for that.

Hi! I was just wondering what you ended up doing in your predicament. Did you re-set up the tank and add the shrimp immediately, or did you wait to add the shrimp? Hope things have turned out OK.

I read Mustafa once posted that the shrimp could live up to 3 months in the bag they arrive in. You could transfer them and the water from the bag into a drinking glass or some glass or plastic container and cover with cellophane or something and I bet they would be fine for at least a few weeks.

Hi All! It has been a month since I transfered my 10 or so shrimp, plus the 10 new shrimp ordered from this site, to my new tank. They seem to be doing very well. I have not fed them any outside food at all so far. There seems to still be plenty of algae growth for them to eat. However, the day afte...

For a few months now, I have been on a crusade to educate people about ecospheres. There are several websites selling these, including through Amazon. I have been posting my "review" on as many sites that will allow me. Amazon has at least 10 different sellers. Here is my review: Do NOT pu...

As you can see, there is a decent amount of algae growth at this time. Finally! The tank only receives natural indirect sunlight. Last week, I ordered 10 more shrimp to add to the tank. BTW, Mustafa, my order arrived super (shrimp) fast! Like in 2 days! There are now around 20 shrimp in my new 1.5 g...

I added a black lava rock and some sea shells to my 1.5 gallon tank. They seem to like the lava rock, as it is found in their natural Hawaiian habitat.

I boiled my lava rock without any problems, but I guess it is possible it could explode. Another possibility could be to wash the rocks, then place them in a ziplock bag and freeze them for a couple of days. Freezing them would kill any germs or bacteria.

Thank you guys for the suggestion of removing the lid. After moving the tank back inside, I took the lid off for 24 hours, then I put the lid back on and placed it back outside in the sun. After only 3 days, I now have algae growth! I do have a question. My berried female is still carrying her eggs....

After a full week in the sun, my new tank still has no sign of algae growth. So I brought it back inside and removed the lid for 24 hours. I also added a sea fan. Now it's back out on the balcony with the lid back on in full sun again. I'm just going to leave it out there until I see algae growth. I...

Hi Oople! I do love these Anchor Hocking Motana Jars.They make excellent shrimp tanks. You can find them on Amazon.

I would submerge them in boiling distilled water for 20 minutes and then soak them in clean distilled water for 60 minutes.

Hi Timcsi! You can choose just about any tank you like. I would suggest at the very smallest 1/2 gallon on up to however big you want. I would also suggest a tank with a lid to reduce evaporation.

Your tank is Awesome! Beautiful!