{"product_id":"freshwater-shrimp-handbook-martin-cale-9798258926906","title":"Freshwater Shrimp Handbook: The Complete Guide to Shrimp Care, Aquascaping, Breeding, Water Parameters, and Long-Term Aquarium Success.","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover everything you need to successfully keep, care for, and breed freshwater shrimp in one complete, practical guide designed for both beginners and advanced aquarists. \u003ci\u003eFreshwater Shrimp Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource that takes you step by step through every stage of shrimp keeping-from setting up a stable aquarium to maintaining thriving, self-sustaining colonies over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreshwater shrimp are among the most fascinating and rewarding aquatic pets, but they are also highly sensitive to water conditions, diet, and environmental balance. This book breaks down the science and practice behind shrimp keeping in a clear, accessible way, helping you avoid common mistakes and build a healthy, stable aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this detailed handbook, you will learn how to properly set up and cycle a shrimp aquarium, choose the right species for your experience level, and create aquascapes that support shrimp health and survival. You will also gain a deep understanding of water parameters such as pH, GH, KH, temperature, and nitrogen cycling-knowledge that is essential for long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores shrimp biology, behavior, feeding habits, and social structure in detail, helping you understand how shrimp live and interact within their environment. You will also discover how to select safe tank mates, prevent disease, manage molting problems, and raise shrimp fry successfully from birth to adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor advanced hobbyists, this guide covers selective breeding techniques, shrimp grading systems, and the risks of crossbreeding, along with ethical and sustainable breeding practices. It also highlights responsible shrimp keeping, including long-term maintenance strategies, overcrowding prevention, and environmental stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are setting up your first shrimp tank or refining an established colony, this book provides the knowledge and confidence you need to create a thriving aquatic ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end, you will not only understand how to keep shrimp alive-you will know how to help them flourish, reproduce, and sustain a vibrant underwater world for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Cale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798258926906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Martin Cale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852851949823,"sku":"9798258926906","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/freshwater-shrimp-handbook-martin-cale-9798258926906","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}