Orange Shrimp

Orange Shrimp Care Sheet

Overview

Tank Setup

Tips:

• Keep in groups of at least 610 for social behavior.

• Provide plenty of plants and moss for grazing and hiding.

• Avoid strong currents; they prefer calm water.

Diet

• Type: Omnivorous / scavenger

• Best Foods: Algae wafers, biofilm, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), specialized shrimp pellets, occasional protein (frozen daphnia).

• Feeding Frequency: Small amounts once or twice daily; avoid overfeeding.

Behavior & Compatibility

• Peaceful and active; excellent for community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish.

• Constantly grazes on algae and biofilm.

• Sensitive to copper and some medications; avoid treating tank with shrimp-toxic chemicals.

Tank Mate Guide

Compatible Species

• Small tetras (neon, ember)

• Rasboras (chili, harlequin)

• Nano fish like killifish (peaceful species)

• Snails and other freshwater shrimp

Avoid or Use Caution With

• Aggressive or large fish that may eat shrimp

• Fish that hunt in the substrate (cichlids, large barbs)

• Copper-based medications or chemical treatments

Breeding Info

• Method: Easy to breed in freshwater; females carry eggs under their abdomen.

• Parental Care: None needed; adults do not harm eggs or juveniles in well-planted tanks.

• Fry Care: Feed biofilm, finely crushed flakes, and specialized micro-foods.

Fun Facts

• Bright orange coloration makes them highly visible in planted tanks.

• Hardy and beginner-friendly, ideal for nano or shrimp-specific tanks.

• Constantly grazing behavior helps control algae and clean tank surfaces.