Description
Blue Velvet Shrimp - The Deep Blue Jewel of Your Aquarium
Bring the stunning, sapphire-blue beauty of the Blue Velvet Shrimp to your aquarium! These vibrant and hardy shrimp are known for their incredible color, which ranges from a rich, velvety blue to a deep indigo, making them a striking addition to any freshwater tank. Their peaceful nature and natural cleaning abilities make them perfect for aquascapes and community tanks.
Key Features:
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Stunning Blue Color: Blue Velvet Shrimp are known for their striking blue coloration, which intensifies in healthy, well-maintained tanks, adding an eye-catching pop of color to your aquascape.
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Natural Algae Eaters: These shrimp excel at cleaning up algae, biofilm, and detritus, helping to keep your tank tidy and free from excess organic matter.
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Peaceful & Social: Blue Velvet Shrimp are calm and social, thriving in groups and interacting peacefully with tankmates, making them ideal for community setups.
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Low Maintenance: With their hardiness and ease of care, Blue Velvet Shrimp are perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. They require minimal maintenance and adapt well to various water conditions.
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Small Size: Typically growing to about 1-1.5 inches, they are an excellent choice for nano tanks or smaller setups.
Tank Compatibility:
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Freshwater Aquariums
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Peaceful community tanks
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Tankmates: Small, peaceful fish, snails, and other invertebrates (avoid large, aggressive fish that may prey on them).
Care Tips:
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Maintain stable water conditions: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 68-78°F, and moderate water hardness.
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Provide plenty of live plants, moss, or hiding spots for your shrimp to feel secure and reduce stress.
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Feed them high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, or natural foods like blanched vegetables.
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Avoid copper-based medications, as these are harmful to invertebrates.
Why Choose Blue Velvet Shrimp?
With their dazzling blue hue and efficient cleaning habits, Blue Velvet Shrimp are not only visually striking but also incredibly beneficial to your tank. They’re perfect for maintaining a clean environment while adding a touch of elegance and tranquility to your aquarium. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, these shrimp are a must-have for anyone who appreciates beauty, ease of care, and natural filtration.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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