Dwarf Shrimp in Jacksonville – Colorful Cleanup Crews for Your Aquarium
Looking to add some color, personality, and practical cleaning power to your freshwater tank? Dwarf shrimp are one of the most popular invertebrates among Jacksonville aquarists and for good reason. At Natural Environment Aquatix, we carry a wide variety of healthy, vibrant dwarf shrimp at both our Dunn Avenue and Mandarin locations, making it easy for local hobbyists to find the perfect shrimp for their setup.
Whether you're searching for “Bloody Mary shrimp in Jacksonville”, “Blue Velvet shrimp near me”, or just want to learn more about how to keep these fascinating inverts, we’ve got everything you need right here.
Why Dwarf Shrimp Are a Tank Essential
Dwarf shrimp, especially Neocaridina varieties, are peaceful, easy to care for, and excellent scavengers. They spend their days cleaning up uneaten food, algae, and biofilm. Making them a low maintenance way to help keep your tank clean naturally.
They're also small enough for nano tanks and beautiful enough to complement planted aquascapes.
Popular Varieties We Stock
At NEA, we specialize in high-quality, Neocaridina shrimp, including:
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Bloody Mary Shrimp – Deep, rich red coloration with excellent visibility in planted tanks.
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Blue Velvet Shrimp – A cool-toned favorite that looks stunning against green plants and dark substrate.
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Yellow Sakura Shrimp – Bright and cheerful, great for adding contrast and visibility
- And a lot more!
All of our shrimp are acclimated to local water conditions making their transition from our store to your tank safer.
Local Tank Tips: Keeping Dwarf Shrimp Happy in Jacksonville
In Northeast Florida, our tap water can be a little harder than dwarf shrimp prefer, so we often recommend adding Indian almond leaves or using active substrate like Fluval Stratum to soften the water.
Here are a few care tips we share with local customers:
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Tank Size: 5 gallons or more
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Ideal Temperature: 70–78°F
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Safe Tank Mates: Peaceful nano fish like ember tetras or small rasboras
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Feeding: Algae wafers, shrimp pellets, blanched veggies, and biofilm
And remember: shrimp love planted tanks! Live plants not only make your tank look great, they also give shrimp shelter, biofilm to graze on, and places to breed safely.
Where to Find Dwarf Shrimp in Jacksonville
Whether you're near Mandarin, Dunn Avenue, Julington Creek, or Northside, Natural Environment Aquatix is your local shrimp source.
We love helping shrimp hobbyists set up their dream nano tanks and we’ve helped dozens of local aquarists start and grow thriving colonies.
Visit NEA for the Best Dwarf Shrimp in Jacksonville
Stop by either of our locations and explore the best selection of dwarf shrimp in the city. Whether you're starting your first shrimp tank or expanding your color lines, we’re here to help. Ask about our Fins Rewards program and lifetime livestock guarantee (available with maintenance contracts).
Shop Local. Shrimp Smarter. Only at Natural Environment Aquatix.
