{"product_id":"shrimp-keepers-handbook-raphael-walker-9798264761355","title":"Shrimp Keeper's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Shrimp Taxonomy, Behavior, Aquarium Setup, Breeding, Health, Conservation, and Responsible Aquarist","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of freshwater and marine shrimp with the \u003ci\u003eShrimp Keeper's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e-a complete, professional, and educational guide designed for both beginners and advanced aquarists. This definitive resource combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, offering readers an in-depth exploration of shrimp taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, husbandry, health, breeding, and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the hardy \u003ci\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/i\u003e and striking \u003ci\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/i\u003e to the utilitarian Amano shrimp, exotic Sulawesi species, and iconic marine cleaners, this handbook profiles the most important species in the aquarium trade. It explains how to create stable, biofilm-rich environments, design aquascapes that stimulate natural behavior, manage water chemistry with precision, and implement responsible feeding, breeding, and enrichment practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also learn how to prevent common mistakes such as overstocking and unstable water conditions, recognize diseases and molting issues, and apply modern approaches including probiotics, selective breeding, and captive propagation. The book highlights the ecological importance of shrimp in nutrient cycling and symbiosis, their role as bioindicators of ecosystem health, and their potential in sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond practical guidance, the \u003ci\u003eShrimp Keeper's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e inspires reflection on the responsibilities of modern aquarists. It demonstrates how keeping shrimp fosters patience, ecological literacy, and environmental awareness, transforming the hobby into a platform for citizen science and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are establishing your first shrimp colony, refining selective breeding projects, or exploring shrimp's roles in sustainability, this handbook provides the authoritative foundation you need. Rich in detail, grounded in science, and committed to responsible stewardship, it is the ultimate guide to shrimp keeping for aquarists, educators, researchers, and conservationists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphael Walker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798264761355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Raphael Walker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450336915711,"sku":"9798264761355","price":13.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_09ef68d8-c64b-4902-87f3-48edb15b2c7f.jpg?v=1777267216","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shrimp-keepers-handbook-raphael-walker-9798264761355","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}