This culture contains 6 Hardy Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) and 12 Aquatic Isopods.
 
Hardy Shrimp (Neocaridina) are excellent scavengers that constantly graze on leftover food, biofilm, and decaying plant material, helping recycle nutrients back into the aquarium’s food web. We call ours Hardy Shrimp because they are raised in natural, systems and are not selectively bred for color, making them extremely tough and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions. These shrimp play an important role in balanced aquariums by cleaning organic waste while also producing young that can become a natural live food source for fish. In tanks with plants, leaf litter, and other cover, shrimp colonies can grow even with fish present, creating a self-sustaining population. In most established aquariums they require little direct feeding, but they will readily eat a variety of foods including vegetables, leaf litter, and high-quality fish foods when needed. Click Here to learn more about Hardy Shrimp
 
Aquatic isopods, sometimes called pond slaters or water lice, are hardy bottom-dwelling crustaceans found in freshwater habitats around the world. These detritivores feed on decaying leaves, algae, and organic debris, helping break down waste and recycle nutrients back into the aquarium’s food web. In the aquarium they spend most of their time in the substrate, leaf litter, and plants, where they thrive in natural setups that include botanicals, gravel, and other cover. They reproduce best in stable tanks with moderate to hard water and plenty of leaf litter, which provides both shelter and a constant food source. When kept in balanced systems, aquatic isopods become an important part of the cleanup crew while also contributing to a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem. Click Here to learn more about Aquatic Isopods