Breeding Neocaridina Shrimp For Profit? Keep It SIMPLE For Success!

Breeding Neocaridina Shrimp isn’t just rewarding—it’s also a fun way to grow your colony or even make a little extra money!

If you’re breeding for profit, a simple setup is best. A dark substrate will help the shrimp stand out, enhancing their appearance while also making them feel more secure, which reduces stress and encourages natural behaviours like foraging and breeding. Substrate also increases the surface area for biofilm to grow—a key food source for shrimp—while also supporting beneficial bacteria that help break down waste.

For plants, Java Moss, Christmas Moss, or similar options are excellent choices. They provide shelter, a safe place for molting and breeding, and additional surface area for biofilm and beneficial bacteria.

Keeping the setup simple allows you to easily monitor your shrimp, check on their health, clean the tank when needed, and quickly net them out for transfer to a grow-out tank or for sale. Wood or overly complex scapes can make it difficult to catch shrimp, as nets can get caught, and shrimp can easily hide.

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