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Ghost Shrimp Frequently Asked Questions
7 min read · Updated November 2026
Ghost shrimp FAQ · Ships Mon-Wed from Florida · Live arrival guaranteed
Shop the 25-packThe questions our customers ask most, answered without padding. Each one links out to a longer guide where there is more to say.
Keeping them
Ghost shrimp need a cycled tank of at least five gallons, hard-ish water, stable temperature and somewhere to hide while they molt. Everything else is refinement.
From order to tank
- 1Order your pack. Orders placed before noon Eastern on Wednesday will most likely ship that same week.
- 2We ship Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, so boxes do not sit over a weekend.
- 3Open the box on arrival, float the bag to match temperature, then drip acclimate.
- 4Net the shrimp into a cycled tank with cover. Never pour shipping water into the aquarium.
Frequently asked questions
One to two per gallon in a cycled, planted tank. They have a tiny bioload, so filtration and cover matter more than volume.
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