Bee Shrimp

Bee shrimp are omnivorous grazers that primarily consume biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter in established tanks. Supplement with high-quality shrimp-specific pellets (2-3 times weekly), blanched vegetables like zucchini and spinach, and dried leaf litter (Indian almond leaves, oak leaves). Avoid overfeeding; they thrive best in mature, planted tanks where natural food sources are abundant.

Bee shrimp are sedentary, peaceful foragers that spend most of their time grazing on substrate and plants. They are nocturnal and more active during low-light periods, often hiding in plants and hardscape during the day. They exhibit minimal aggression toward tankmates but are vulnerable to predation and disturbance; they require stable conditions and should be kept in groups of at least 6 for natural behavior.

Breeding is moderately difficult and requires pristine water conditions with stable pH (5.8–6.8), low TDS (100–150 ppm), and temperatures at 20–24°C. Females carry eggs for 20–30 days before releasing fully-formed shrimplets; no larval stage occurs. Success depends on consistent water parameters and absence of predatory fish; breeding readily occurs in established, well-maintained shrimp-only tanks.