Blue Shrimp

Add a vibrant splash of colour and natural balance to your aquarium with Blue Shrimp—a stunning freshwater favourite known for its deep blue tones and constant activity. These eye-catching invertebrates bring both beauty and functionality, making them a must-have for planted and aquascaped tanks.

From rich sapphire hues to lighter sky-blue shades, Blue Shrimp create a striking contrast against greenery, wood, and substrate, instantly enhancing the visual appeal of your setup.

✨ Why You’ll Love Them

• Vibrant Blue Colouration: Adds bold contrast and visual depth to your aquascape
• Natural Clean-Up Crew: Feeds on algae, biofilm, and leftover food
• Peaceful & Community-Friendly: Ideal for small, calm tank mates
• Constant Activity: Always grazing, exploring, and bringing life to your tank

🌿 Care Requirements

Blue Shrimp are hardy and beginner-friendly when kept in stable conditions.

• Tank Size: 20L+
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, and blanched vegetables

👉 Thrive in planted tanks with mosses like Java Moss or Guppy Grass

🐣 Breeding

Blue Shrimp breed readily in freshwater aquariums when conditions are stable. A well-planted tank provides shelter for shrimplets, helping establish a self-sustaining colony over time.

🌊 Aquascaping Notes

Perfect for nature-style and planted aquascapes, Blue Shrimp stand out beautifully against darker substrates and lush green plants. Their colour and movement add detail and depth to the lower layers of your aquarium.

At The Glass and Gill – Aquascape, we source high-quality Blue Shrimp selected for their colour, health, and activity—helping you build a vibrant, balanced, and visually striking aquarium.