Mollies

🌡️ Ideal Water Conditions

• Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)
• pH Level: 6.5 – 7.5
• Hardness: 4 – 8 dGH
• Ammonia & Nitrite: 0 ppm (very sensitive)

💡 Shrimp thrive in stable, clean water—use sponge filters and avoid copper-based medications.

🧬 Reproduction & Breeding

• Most freshwater shrimp are egg layers
• Females carry eggs under their abdomen for ~3–4 weeks
• Fry are tiny and need biofilm or powdered food
• Best bred in species-only tanks with moss and hiding spots

🍼 A single female shrimp can carry 20–30 eggs at a time!

🎉 Fun Facts About Shrimp

• 🧬 Popular species: Cherry, Amano, Crystal Red
• 🌍 Native to Asia and South America
• 🧼 Natural tank cleaners—eat algae and detritus
• 🎨 Cherry shrimp come in red, yellow, blue, and even black
• 🧠 Peaceful and social—great for nano aquariums