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Tips on setting up a shrimp breeding tank (Beginner’s guide)
While i have written on the 4 elements of good shrimp keeping here (https://www.sgshrimp.com/the-4-main-elements-to-good-shrimp-keeping/) this post is to share with breeders who have just started and advance breeders on some key tips of a sustainable shrimp breeding tank. Tank size: If you have a 20L/40L or bigger tank, it is important that you cycle the […]
Tips on “leaving” your shrimp tank with peace of mind
There will be time when you have to be away from your shrimp tanks for a few days and sometimes a week or more. This can be due to work schedule or your shrimp tanks are being located in another place where you only can visit once every few days. This is totally possible given […]
Simplicity in Shrimp Keeping result in better shrimps
While i have been talking to a few local and overseas breeder, it appears that for those breeders that have been in the hobby for some time understood the meaning of simplicity. Simplicity in Shrimp keeping is really tough and difficult because there are a myriad of products out there to disable your potential to […]
Should information be shared??
Today i had a couple of newly acquired friends where i had the chance to share shrimp keeping information first hand to them. Till today, i still believe in this. Information should be shared openly and as accurately as possible regardless if you are a hobbyist or breeder. First is to learn, unlearn and than […]
Singapore can be an excellent post covid vacation spot
Hello this may be unrelated but those who are following my articles have sent me request to actually see how Singapore is like since traveling isn’t possible at this point of time. Hence, i think this a fabulous idea to share what a tiny nation call Singapore looks like. Understand that some of you are […]
Shrimp Breeding Tips (Shrimp Food Edition – Lubao included).
There are a lot of factors influencing the shrimp ability to breed from water parameter to food to shrimp genetics. However, today i would like to touch on a fairly common topic on Shrimp Food. The first question i get asked frequently is how often should i feed my shrimps? If you have a lot […]
Can my tank be too small for shrimp breeding?
The bigger the water volume, the less fluctuation happens in an aquarium compared to one with a smaller water volume. This is certainly true as a general rule for all aquarist. However, does it mean that everyone need to have big tanks to keep shrimp? Apparently not, shrimps can live comfortably in smaller tanks, they […]
Step by Step : Lubao.
A breeder shared with me his analogy and i really like it as it matches to my other blog post Michelin Star. In other words, in the hands of a Chef/Painter they are able to create outstanding food/painting but not everyone given the same set of things will be able to deliver the same result. […]
Benefits of feeding quality food
There are a myriad of different type of food available in the market and also plenty of home made recipe that shrimps consume as well. However, what really is important is providing good quality feed for your shrimp. if you are currently feeding a good staple and it’s doing well, keep going. Feeding quality feed […]