Cherry Shrimp Care: Quick Dot-Point Guide for Beginners
Introduction
This post is a simple, quick-reference guide to cherry shrimp care — perfect for a checklist to see if your aquarium conditions and lifestyle are a good fit for keeping these colourful little critters. It’s not a comprehensive guide, so be sure to check out our In-Depth Cherry Shrimp Care Guide for more detailed information and tips. If you run into any problems, our Common Problems and Their Fixes post will help you troubleshoot, and for those interested in breeding, we also have a Breeding Cherry Shrimp Guide. Use this post as a fast, practical reference to get started!
Tank size: 20L minimum
Water: 20–24°C, pH 6.6–7.6, GH 4–8
Filtration: gentle (sponge filter or pre-filtered HOB)
Plants/Hiding spots: moss, plants, leaf litter
Feeding: high-quality shrimp pellets + occasional blanched veg
Tank mates: small peaceful fish or snails; avoid predators
Maintenance: small weekly water changes, stable parameters
