BLUE VELVET SHRIMP

The Blue Velvet Shrimp is a freshwater species that is popular in the aquarium trade due to its vibrant blue color1. They are a unique color variation of the Red Cherry Shrimp and share a lot of the same care requirements1. These shrimp are great algae-eaters and spend most of their time scavenging for organic matter such as algae and biofilm in the wild and will do the same in your tank1. Here’s a comprehensive guide to caring for Blue Velvet Shrimp: Appearance The Blue Velvet Shrimp has a typical shrimp body with three pairs of walking legs and two maxillipeds (that they use for grabbing things). Their abdomen is rather thick and only begins to taper off right before their uropod (tail). They have rather firm antennas that are often in motion. True to their name, this species is entirely blue. The exact shade and hue might differ a bit (there are a few variations of the Blue Velvet Shrimp) but they’re always quite vibrant1. Tank Size A 5-gallon tank is sufficient for a small g