Shrimply Abbey

03/06/2026

24/05/2026

Just a short clip of a few yellow Neocaridina shrimp grazing on some java moss in one of my personal shrimp jars 🌻
I have plenty available if you are chasing some colourful & peaceful additions to your home aquarium 🦐

27/04/2026

This week I have added 3 more breeding tanks to my shrimp room 🙌
I plan on adding a few more colours to my collection.
These will sit for around 4/6 weeks to complete their nitrogen cycle before they are ready to add some shrimp!

27/04/2026

What filter should I be using for shrimp keeping? 🦐

The safest filter to use in a shrimp tank, especially if you plan on breeding shrimp is the humble sponge filter. Sponge filters are safe for shrimplets (no fry can be pulled into the intake) and are ‘low flow’ which is a preference for Neocaridina shrimp. They are dirt cheap and come in many shapes and sizes. All you need to run them is an air pump and an airline. Not only are cheap they are also quite economical to run.
Sponge filters are also a great breeding ground for beneficial bacteria which is critical for a cycled tank. Biofilm also loves to grow on them which means your shrimp have a smorgasbord of food to pick at. My sponge filters are always covered in grazing shrimp!

If you have a community tank and a sponge filter doesn’t suit. You can also get sponge covers for the intakes on your filter so that it doesn’t suck up your shrimp/shrimplets. They are easy to make if you get stuck, all you need is a peice of sponge or a stocking and some rubber bands 🙌

Happy sh*****ng 🙌❤️🦐

08/04/2026

🦐 Drip Acculimating shrimp 🦐
Shrimp are known to be quite sensitive when introduced to new aquariums. So it is super important to drip accumulate them correctly before adding them to your aquarium. Acclimating correctly will lower the chance of shrimp mortality due to stress.

How to drip accumulate?
Creating a DIY system is super simple. All you need is a peice of aquarium tubing, a small bucket/container and a peg!
Place one side of the tubing into the tank your shrimp will be going into. Then place the other end into the container that the shrimp are currently in. Draw some water through the tubing and tie a knot at the shrimp end. This will create a “drip”. 1-2 drops a second is recommended over 1-3 hours. Remove some water out of the shrimp container as the time passes so your container doesn’t overflow.

I like to place a peice of aquarium plant in the container so your shrimp have somewhere to grab onto or hide. I sell all my shrimp with a peice of plant so it is good practice to use it during the accumulation process. I will also turn the lights off or place a towel or cloth over the bucket.

Once accumulated, fish out the shrimp and place into your aquarium.

Hope this helps x

07/04/2026

It is important to always drip acclimate shrimp for a minimal of 1hr when adding them into new water conditions. As I will bag your skittle pack into the one bag all the shrimp need to be accustomed slowly to their new water parameters. This ensures only healthy & happy shrimp are going to their homes!

30/03/2026

A little bit of info on Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
Known commonly in the aquarium industry as “Cherry Shrimp”. Cherry shrimp are freshwater dawaf shrimp. They only reach 3-4cm in length and have a life span of 1-2years. Cherry shrimp originated from East Asia. Over the years Neocaridina shrimp have been selectively bred which has resulted in a large array of colours. Not only do they come in solid colours (red/blue/yellow/orange/green/black & white/pearl) you can also get them in half/half which are called Rii shrimp.

Cherry shrimp are known as the “beginner shrimp” of the industry. They are highly adaptable and forgiving of a variety of water conditions. They prefer PH conditions of 6.2-8 and will thrive in water temps of 18-28 degrees. Even though cherry shrimp are known as the hardiest of all dawarf shrimp. They can be susceptible to large fluctuations in water parameters. So it is very important to make sure your tank is fully cycled before adding your shrimpy friends.

Neocaridina are omnivorous scavenger. They naturally eat alge and biofilm but they will eat almost anything. This is why they are popular among the aquarium industry as they will eat leftover fish food and algae. Shrimp have a naturally low bio load so they are a perfect addition to your tanks clean up crew. Just be aware that shrimp are grazers so they won’t eat alot at once. Only feed small amounts of food at once so you dont pollute your water quality.

Like most shrimp, Neos are very peacefully and are a good addition to any peaceful community tank. Just be aware that fish will eat just about anything and the old saying goes.. if a shrimp will fit in a fishes mouth he might eat him. For this reason it is recommended to keep your shrimp with small mouthed/peacefull fish.

A tank size of 10L minimal for cherry shrimp is recommended. The bigger the better as larger tanks are easier to keep stable as smaller tanks are susceptible to water quality fluctuations. Cherry shrimp thrive in well planted tanks. Try adding live plants, moss, rocks and bark in your tank to encourage the growth of biofilm. And to mimic their natural habitat. The happier they are the more likely they will be to breed.

How about adding some cherry shrimp to your aquarium ? 🦐

30/03/2026

Hello 👋
My name is Abbey and I breed and sell Neocaridina shrimp for the aquarium hobby. I am based in Mackay.
I pride myself in selling good quality Cherry shrimp at affordable prices to Mackay locals.
I currently breed reds, blues, greens & yellows ❤️ 💙💚💛
My current prices are as follows
$5 per shrimp 🦐 this included all colours
I also do a “skittle pack” which includes 1x shrimp of each colour