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Learn how to take care of ghost shrimp, also known as glass shrimp, with this easy-to-follow guide. Ghost shrimp are fascinating aquatic creatures that are easy to care for and make great pets. They are translucent and can often be found at the bottom of a fish tank, feeding on detritus. While their natural habitat is in brackish water wetlands, they can thrive in a home aquarium. To set up a tank for ghost shrimp, purchase a tank that is at least 5 gallons in size. Ghost shrimp aren't picky about the shape or color of their tank, but they can become aggressive with each other as adults, so providing ample space is important. A filter is necessary for a healthy aquarium, and both external and internal sponge filters are recommended. Ghost shrimp also need an air pump to oxygenate their water. Gravel or sand should be added to the bottom of the tank to catch their food and provide easy access to meals. Ghost shrimp can be purchased from pet stores or online vendors, with prices ranging from 30 cents to $3. Consider whether you want to buy a single shrimp or an assortment, as bulk purchases may offer discounts. Caring for ghost shrimp involves feeding them twice a day with sinking pellets that fall to the bottom of the tank. The water temperature should be kept between 65-82°F (18-28°C), so a heater may be necessary in colder climates. Adding aquatic plants to the tank, both real and fake, provides a medium level of fine-leaf vegetation that ghost shrimp enjoy. Ghost shrimp can live well with other aquatic creatures like snails and small fish, but should not be put with fish that are much larger than them. Baby ghost shrimp should be kept away from other fish until they are adults to prevent them from being eaten. It's important to note that not all ghost shrimp will live for the full 2 years that they can potentially live. If a shrimp doesn't survive, it doesn't mean you did something wrong. Some tips for caring for ghost shrimp include noticing the color changes in their bodies based on their diet, watching them digest their food due to their transparent bodies, using darker materials at the bottom of the tank to make them more visible, providing hiding places like plants or shells, keeping the tank in a dimly lit room to encourage activity, and considering keeping them with betta fish as they work well together. If you have a female ghost shrimp carrying eggs, it's recommended to move her to a separate tank with a sponge filter to ensure the survival of the larvae. Once the larvae start resembling small shrimp, they can be moved to a larger tank.