{"product_id":"skittles-neocaridina-dwarf-shrimp","title":"Skittles Dwarf Shrimp 10+ Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab an assorted pack of Neocaridina shrimp for color and interest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll colors possible, but no guarantees of specific colors or ratios. I choose from my Jade, Goldenback, Chocolate, Cherry, Rilis, Sunkists, Onyx, Snowballs, Blue Jelly, Midnight, Velvets, Carbons, and Wild type tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese little guys are wonderful in the planted aquarium and will readily breed when ample food and shelter are available. They love to pick at algae and tiny microflora and grow about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat least 3\/4 to about an inch—females are bigger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage purchase size is 1\/2 inch or so.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Shrimp are best for peaceful community tanks with lots of tiny hiding spaces. You'll notice they will be a lot more active and display brighter coloring when they feel safe. Heavily plant your aquarium for best breeding!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp are not great with nippy or carnivorous fish such as Angelfish, Cichlids, Loaches. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus, Corydoras, Plecos, Tetras, Guppies, smaller Rasboras, and Celestial Danios are all great tank mates!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales will be slightly larger than males, and will display stronger coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese will come in a mix of sizes, coloration, and sex ratios are not guaranteed. You WILL, however, receive both sexes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen+ indicates that you will receive an extra just in case of any accidents during shipment. Only ten are covered by the Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina are among the hardiest Dwarf shrimp species; nevertheless, you should take great care to cycle your tank well, and avoid ammonia and nitrate\/nitrite spikes. Heavily planting your tank will help with this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur shrimp are used to hard Kansas water, and kept in Walstad tanks at room temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeocaridina Shimp Parameters are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePh: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5-8.0 (Ours: 6.8-7.8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKh: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 to 10 (Ours: 3-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 15 (Ours: 7-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 to 400 (Ours: 200-350)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65F to 80F (Ours: 68-74)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMinimum 1 Gallon per 5 Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo consider purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/live-animal-heat-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown","offers":[{"title":"10x","offer_id":43604185809065,"sku":"410700","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x","offer_id":43604185841833,"sku":"410701","price":130.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x","offer_id":43604185874601,"sku":"410702","price":180.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/3842\/6537\/files\/25_aec62c37-6091-4d5f-b522-06e00c8906bb.png?v=1708107534","url":"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/skittles-neocaridina-dwarf-shrimp","provider":"Glass Grown Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}