The function of shrimp nests is to provide shelter for black-shell shrimps and prevent them from being eaten by fish or turtles. Therefore, when they are raised alone, or when they are raised with some shrimp that will not threaten their survival, they can not provide shrimp nests. But when they are mixed with fish or turtles in the same tank, it is better to place shrimp nests. This allows them to forage and molt more safely, preventing them from being eaten by fish or turtles.
Black shell shrimp is recommended to use bottom mud. Because sediment can help maintain water quality, adjust the PH value of water, and can also be used as a substrate for planting aquatic plants. The tank with bottom mud is easier to maintain water quality and grow aquatic plants. Planted aquatic plants can carry out photosynthesis and release oxygen, which is very good for the growth of shrimp. And the aquatic plants also provide shelter for the shrimp.
Black shell shrimp like to feed in the environment where the light is not very strong, do not like strong light. So it does not need to bask in the sun. However, if the black shell shrimp is raised in a grass tank, it needs to provide a certain amount of light. It can be properly basked in the sun or illuminated by light. Because the growth of aquatic plants needs light, if there is no light, aquatic plants can not grow healthily.
