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Shrimp & snails

Peaceful invertebrates that graze algae.

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Cherry shrimpBeginner
Cherry shrimpNeocaridina davidi
  • 18–26°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
Nerite snailBeginner
Nerite snailNeritina natalensis
  • 22–28°C
  • pH 7–8.4
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Herbivore
Amano shrimpIntermediate
Amano shrimpCaridina multidentata
  • 15-28 C published range
  • pH 6.0-8.0
  • 40 L or more for a small group; editorial starting plan
Shrimp & snails | Group-living grazer | Omnivore
Crystal red shrimpAdvanced
Crystal red shrimpCaridina cantonensis
  • 20–24°C
  • pH 5.8–6.8
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
Mystery snailBeginner
Mystery snailPomacea diffusa
  • 20–28°C
  • pH 7–8.4
  • 40 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
Ramshorn snailBeginner
Ramshorn snailPlanorbella duryi
  • 18–28°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
Malaysian trumpet snailBeginner
Malaysian trumpet snailMelanoides tuberculata
  • 22–28°C
  • pH 6.5–8.2
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
Blue dream shrimpBeginner
Blue dream shrimpNeocaridina davidi
  • 18–26°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 20 L+
Shrimp & snails · Peaceful · Omnivore
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