Fancy goldfish particularly prefer to feed in the deeper water zones. The granulated food sera goldy Royal is rich in Spirulina and high quality grain products. It is low in phosphate and therefore does not promote algae growth.
Red cherry shrimp are fairly easy to care for in the home freshwater aquarium. They will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, and will thrive in the same conditions as many common aquarium fish. A few cherry shrimp can be kept in a desktop aquarium of 1-2 gallon capacity, and a setup of 10 gallons or more will allow for an active colony.
The shrimp spend a great deal of their time sitting on aquatic plants, when available, and hiding in them for protection, especially after molting. They also eat the film of algae and microorganisms which forms on plant leaves without harming the leaves in the process. Java moss and Java fern are both excellent plants for the shrimp tank, as they thrive in the same conditions that the cherry shrimp do, and provide both the physical benefits of the plants to the shrimp and pleasing visual contrast with the red bodies of the shrimp to the human viewer.
Water plants such as hornwort, water sprite, and anacharis can serve dual purposes as accent decorations and as a natural water filter that will remove ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates from the water.
Red Cherry Shrimp also respond to the color of their background and substrate. If they are in a tank with light-colored substrate, they will become paler, even transparent. On a darker substrate, they take on their full red coloration. Its color also depends on the type of food available, water pH and temperature to bring full red coloration.
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