Confirm the essentials
Make sure the tank is cycled, ammonia and nitrite read zero, and temperature and mineral conditions are known. Run the filter and verify the intake is protected.
Add plants and hiding surfaces, prepare a clean net or cup, and test the water source you plan to use for changes.
Plan the first week
Arrange delivery for a time when you can inspect the shipment and acclimate shrimp carefully. Keep lights and disturbance low after introduction.
Do not buy shrimp while a tank is still being adjusted. If a test result or equipment issue is uncertain, resolve it before adding animals.
For your own tank
Photograph the setup and write down readings before ordering shrimp. That gives you a baseline for comparing the delivered water and diagnosing any later change. If equipment or test results are uncertain, resolve them before the animals arrive.
- Aquarium Co-Op · Care Guide for Cherry Shrimp
- Aquarium Co-Op · The Beginner's Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle
Use these as general hobby references. Test your aquarium and confirm product guidance before making changes.