1, prepare a suitable aquarium or container:
Put the river shrimp in an aquarium or container suitable for its survival, and ensure that the container has enough area and depth. Chlorine-free water can be used, such as tap water after standing for a period of time or water treated with dechlorination agent.
2. Provide suitable water quality and temperature:
Small river shrimps like clear water, so they should check the water quality once a week and adjust the water quality as needed. Keep the water temperature between 20-25 C, which can be controlled by heater or ventilation system.
3. Provide appropriate bait:
River shrimp is an omnivore and can eat a variety of foods, including plants, plankton and benthos. Provide proper amount of vegetables, aquatic plants, algae and bait rich in protein, such as fish feed or shrimp feed.
4, maintain a good water environment:
Replace some water bodies regularly to keep the water clean and fresh. Be careful not to overfeed to prevent water pollution. To maintain moderate water flow and oxygen supply, you can use a filter or an oxygen pump.
Expand knowledge:
The characteristics of Xiaohe shrimp, Xiaohe shrimp is a freshwater crustacean, and its body length is usually between 3- 10 cm. They like to live in humid environment, including rivers, ponds and lakes. The shell of river shrimp is transparent to brown, and its body is flat, with a pair of big pliers and several pairs of thin feet.
The social behavior of river shrimp, which usually lives in groups, likes to find food and build nests at the bottom of the water. There are certain social behaviors between them, such as fighting for territory and mating. Therefore, some shelters and hiding places can be provided to meet their natural needs when cultivating small river shrimps.
Natural enemies of river shrimp, river shrimp will face some natural enemies in the wild life, such as fish, birds and other predators. When raising shrimps at home, it is necessary to ensure the safety of containers to prevent them from escaping or being eaten by other pets. In addition, when providing bait and water quality, we should pay attention not to give too much to avoid waste accumulation and water pollution.