Collection: Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp for Sale

Shop freshwater shrimp for sale at Tropical Treasures Wyo, including colorful Neocaridina shrimp, Caridina shrimp, Amano shrimp, Ghost shrimp, and other popular aquarium shrimp for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful community setups.

Freshwater aquarium shrimp are active, colorful, and helpful invertebrates that graze on biofilm, soft algae, leftover food, and decaying plant matter. They are especially popular in planted aquariums where they add movement, color, and natural cleanup behavior.

Our shrimp are carefully acclimated and monitored, and are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at our Cheyenne, Wyoming store. We are not shipping live shrimp or other livestock at this time.

Popular Freshwater Shrimp Varieties

• Cherry shrimp and Neocaridina color morphs
• Blue Dream, Blue Velvet, Fire Red, Sakura, Snowball, and Rili shrimp
• Amano shrimp for algae grazing and cleanup crews
• Ghost shrimp for beginner aquariums or feeder use
• Bamboo and Flower shrimp for peaceful filter-feeding setups
• Caridina shrimp for more advanced shrimp keepers

Choosing Red Cherry, Fire Red, Blue Velvet and Blue Rili Shrimp

Red cherry shrimp are popular Neocaridina davidi color varieties. Fire Red Cherry Shrimp are selectively bred for a deeper, more consistent red appearance; actual grading and color can vary. Blue Velvet Shrimp are blue Neocaridina varieties, while Blue Rili Shrimp commonly display blue coloration with translucent sections. Supplier naming and individual patterns may vary.

These colorful shrimp may be available in store or requested through special order, subject to supplier confirmation. Not every variety mentioned here is currently in stock. Keeping different Neocaridina color lines together can result in mixed or wild-type offspring over generations.

Shrimp Keeping and Setting Up Shrimp Tanks

Successful shrimp keeping starts with a mature, fully cycled shrimp tank that has stable water parameters and plenty of biofilm for grazing. Most shrimp tanks benefit from a sponge filter or protected intake, mosses, live plants, and shaded hiding areas. A 10-gallon aquarium can be easier for new keepers to stabilize than very small setups.

Test ammonia and nitrite, monitor nitrate, and check the GH, KH, pH and temperature requirements of your exact shrimp species. Many Neocaridina varieties prefer different conditions than specialized Caridina shrimp. Offer a varied shrimp-specific diet in modest portions; remove uneaten food, and avoid medications containing copper that may be harmful to shrimp.

Freshwater Shrimp Care Tips

• Keep shrimp in a fully cycled, stable aquarium
• Use live plants, moss, driftwood, and hiding places
• Use a sponge filter or pre-filter sponge to protect baby shrimp
• Acclimate carefully to avoid sudden parameter changes; match the method to the supplier's water and livestock condition
• Avoid copper-based medications and unsafe tank mates
• Keep Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp separate when water needs differ

Keep your shrimp healthy and colorful with our shrimp food & care supplies, including calcium supplements, biofilm foods, and nutrient-rich treats.

Best Tank Mates for Shrimp

A species-only shrimp aquarium generally offers the best chance for shrimplet survival. Some small, peaceful fish can coexist with adult shrimp, but virtually any fish may eat baby shrimp. Provide dense moss, plants, hiding places and protected filter intakes; never promise that a fish is completely shrimp-safe. Avoid larger or predatory fish.

Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp FAQ

Are freshwater shrimp good for beginners?
Yes. Neocaridina shrimp such as Cherry shrimp, Blue Dream shrimp, Sakura shrimp, Snowball shrimp, and Orange shrimp are beginner-friendly when kept in a stable, fully cycled aquarium.

What size tank do shrimp need?
Shrimp can live in aquariums as small as 5 gallons, but 10 gallons or larger is often easier to keep stable, especially for beginners or breeding colonies.

Can shrimp live with fish?
Yes, but only with peaceful, shrimp-safe fish. Baby shrimp may still be eaten by many fish, so live plants, moss, driftwood, and hiding places are important.

Do shrimp clean the aquarium?
Shrimp help graze on biofilm, soft algae, leftover food, and decaying plant matter, but they do not replace regular water changes, filtration, and aquarium maintenance.

Can different shrimp colors live together?
Different Neocaridina color morphs can live together, but they may interbreed and eventually produce wild-type offspring. For stronger color lines, keep each color separate.

Are Caridina shrimp harder than Neocaridina shrimp?
Usually, yes. Many Caridina shrimp need more specific water parameters, softer water, and greater stability, while Neocaridina shrimp are generally more forgiving.

Can freshwater shrimp be shipped?
No. Live shrimp are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Are all Amano shrimp color varieties the same?

Suppliers may use different trade names for Amano-like or algae-eating shrimp. An unusual color name does not prove a selectively bred strain or establish a scientific species. Ask us about the particular batch, identification and care requirements.

Will freshwater shrimp breed in my aquarium?

Many Neocaridina shrimp can reproduce entirely in freshwater when conditions are suitable. Amano shrimp and some other species need brackish or marine conditions for successful larval development, so do not assume all freshwater aquarium shrimp reproduce the same way.