Where can I place my aquarium?
You may place your aquarium under medium or low light, as too much light will cause algae to grow very fast
Ideal temperature is 20-25 degree celsius.
DO NOT place under direct sun or next to the window:
Place under medium light i.e. at least 2-3 metres away from the window, or under low light i.e. on shelves or corners where most light is blocked
What do I do when water level is low?
Keep lid closed at all times to slow down evaporation. But you can buy brackish water (version for topping up) from our website when the water is less than 60% of the tank and it’s affecting the amount of space the shrimps have for swimming.
Do I have to feed the shrimps?
At the start, the algae in your aquarium have not grown, so to avoid the shrimps dying from hunger, we have packed some shrimp pellets for you. You can put 1 pellet per shrimp per month into the aquarium. After you spot algae, you can stop feeding them the pellets, because any shrimp pellets not consumed by the shrimps, pose a risk of water contamination, and should therefore be minimised.
Unless you don’t see any algae spots growing in your aquarium, e.g. due to placing it at a location with 0% sunlight (because algae requires sunlight to grow), then you can continue feeding the shrimps the pellets. You may purchase the shrimp pellets from our website.
Besides the shrimp pellets, do not drop any fish feed or other food pieces inside the water.
Do I have to switch on the light?
Do not switch on the light for more than 30mins every day because it might lead to algae growing very quickly.
Will the shrimps grow larger?
Yes they will. Like most crustaceans, they shed their old shell when they grow bigger. Opae ula moult several times in a year. If you see transparent looking shells in your aquarium, it means your shrimps have grown! They will however still look tiny.
How do I know the sex of my shrimps, and how to have baby shrimps?
It’s hard to tell the sex of the shrimps due to their tiny size. One way to increase the likelihood of them breeding would be to have more shrimps – at least 5. Then it increases the possibility of there being both males and females in the lot. The shrimps have to feel comfortable in the water, and there has to be hiding places in order for them to breed.
How often do I have to clean my aquarium?
The shrimps doesn’t mind algae because it’s food for them. But if the algae becomes so much that it affects the aesthetics of the tank, you can choose to clean it. If you wish to slow down the growth of algae, you can place it at a location that’s not too bright.
How do I clean the aquarium? (Light maintenance)
Conduct light maintenance once you see an algae patch, to prevent it from spreading
Light maintenance removes the algae without a water change. Use paper towel to remove algae from the inner surface of the container. Scrub figurines under tap water before putting them back into the water.
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How do I clean the aquarium? (Heavy maintenance)
Conduct heavy maintenance once more than 50% of the aquarium is filled with algae
Purchase brackish water from us to conduct a full water change. Scrub the contents clean, reassemble your aquarium, then pour the shrimps back in.
For S aquarium, you’ll need only 1 bottle of 500ml brackish water. For M aquarium, you’ll need 2 bottles of 500ml brackish water. The expiry of the brackish water is about 2 years from the time you receive it.
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