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Stories, tips, and updates from our shrimp keeping journey.
ADVANCED READING: Aquarium Cycling; A Geneticist’s Guide to the Aquarium Microbiome
Most aquarium “cycling” advice treats ammonia as a starting input and focuses narrowly on test-kit numbers. In reality, ammonia is not added to a system — it is released. Before nitrification can occur, heterotrophic bacteria and fungi must first mineralise proteins, chitin, and other organic nitrogen sources, freeing ammonium as an inorganic nutrient. Only then can nitrifying microbes oxidise it to nitrite and nitrate. In mature aquaria, these processes are tightly coupled within biofilms, allowing ammonia to be consumed almost as quickly as it is produced. This biological integration — not bottled bacteria or arbitrary timelines — is what separates a merely “cycled” tank from a truly established ecosystem capable of supporting long-term shrimp health and breeding success.
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"Shrimp Safe" Fish: There is No Such Thing (Except One)
Is there actually such a thing as a 'shrimp-safe' fish? While many hobbyists claim their community tanks are peaceful, the biological reality is much different. As someone with a scientific background, I look at the predator-prey relationship through a lens of survival and stress. In this article, I break down why almost every fish is a potential threat to your shrimplets, which species are the only true exceptions, and how you can use specific plants to 'engineer' a safe haven for your colony
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The Truth About Temu Aquarium Equipment: A Survival Guide
Stop overpaying for branded plastic! I love a good deal, but when it comes to my aquariums, some bargains are too good to be true. Learn which Temu aquarium supplies are identical to high-end brands and which ones—like 'stainless' steel that actually rusts—could crash your tank. Plus, my non-negotiable 'Triple-Boil' safety protocol.
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Introduction: Just Keep Shrimping
Where Passion Meets Precision At Just Keep Shrimping, we’re bringing a scientific edge to the aquarium hobby. Founded by owners with degrees in Genetics, our mission is to move beyond guesswork and provide the community with healthy, high-grade shrimp backed by real-world aquatic science. Whether you are here for the care guides or the livestock, you’re getting advice rooted in expertise. Welcome to the lab—let’s grow something amazing together.
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