Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Blue Shrimp
These popular, Blue Shrimp are great for people wanting to start out keeping and breeding shrimp. They are a light blue with what looks like a pearl inside of them so look great in a planted aquarium. They love to live in grass or moss so we recommend having a planted tropical aquarium.
Features
- Approx. size: 2cm
- Maximum size: 5cm
- Origin: Indonesia
- Ideal number kept together: 4+
Water conditions
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 20– 28 °C
Ease of care
Easy. Live plants and hiding places are needed. Do not use any treatment that contains Copper. Please always read the label of the aquarium treatment. Also, Shrimp minerals should be added to the water to improve health, at every water change.
Diet
Mainly algae & vegetation. Shrimp pellets are good for them however they shouldn't have too much protein as it can cause health issues in the Shrimp.
Compatibility
Species only is best for breeding however can go with small fish such as Tetras or Rasbora. They thrive in a planted aquarium with hiding places.
Breeding/ Sex
Easy, no extra work is necessary. Females are brighter and slightly larger than the males.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 1-2 years in perfect conditions.Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
