How to Quarantine Plants Before Adding Them to a Shrimp Tank
Reduce hitchhiker and pesticide risks by inspecting and preparing new plants carefully.
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The Neocaridina Journal
34 published guides
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Is Java Moss Good for Neocaridina Shrimp?
Java moss offers fine structure for grazing and cover when it is kept from taking over the tank.
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Are Floating Plants Useful in a Shrimp Tank?
Floating plants provide shade and roots to explore, but can cover the whole surface if unchecked.
Read the guideCan Anubias Grow in a Neocaridina Shrimp Tank?
Anubias is a slow-growing option that can add broad grazing leaves and shade.
Read the guideJava Fern in a Neocaridina Shrimp Aquarium
A hardy hardscape plant can add shade and stable leaf surfaces without demanding planted substrate.
Read the guideUsing Cryptocoryne Plants in a Shrimp Tank
Crypts can provide shaded cover, though they may react to changes in growing conditions.
Read the guideHow to Trim Plants Without Stressing Shrimp
Trim in small sections and keep debris from breaking down inside a crowded shrimp tank.
Read the guideUsing Leaf Litter in a Neocaridina Tank
Dried leaves can add surfaces and cover, but their source and preparation matter.
Read the guideCan You Use Aquarium Plant Fertilizer with Shrimp?
Check ingredients and directions before dosing fertilizer in an invertebrate aquarium.
Read the guideHow to Choose Plants for a Neocaridina Aquarium
Choose aquarium plants by their care needs, condition, and fit with the shrimp tank rather than by appearance alone.
Read the guidePotted Plants vs. Tissue-Cultured Plants for Shrimp Tanks
Potted and tissue-cultured plants arrive with different packaging and preparation needs; compare the plant and seller instructions before adding either.
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Some potted aquarium plants arrive in a fibrous growing medium that should be removed before the plant is placed in the aquascape.
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