Blue Dream Shrimp Starter Kit | 10+2 Shrimp, Food, Moss & Care Guide

Blue Dream Shrimp Starter Kit

Everything you need to start your first Blue Dream shrimp colony.

This starter kit includes healthy UK-bred Blue Dream shrimp, premium shrimp food, natural botanicals, moss, and a practical care guide. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to establish a thriving shrimp colony. Save time and money with a complete starter package.

✅ Beginner Friendly
✅ Easy to Care For
✅ UK-Bred Shrimp
✅ Suitable for Nano Tanks
✅ Complete Setup Package

Perfect For

• First-time shrimp keepers

• Starting a Blue Dream colony
• Nano aquariums
• Planted tanks
• Shrimp breeding projects

What You’ll Receive

✔ 10 Blue Dream Shrimp
✔ 2 Extra Shrimp (DOA Cover)
✔ Premium Shrimp Food
✔ Moss-Covered Bamboo Charcoal
✔ Indian Almond Leaves
✔ Expert Care Guide

Dispatch Schedule: Orders are dispatched every Thursday via Royal Mail Tracked 24 for delivery on Friday.

Important: Your aquarium must be fully cycled before introducing shrimp to maximise survival rates. Please see the cycling guide at the bottom of this page.

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Why Buy From Us?

Healthy & Active Shrimp

With over 20 years of experience keeping, breeding, and selling shrimp, we raise our stock in optimal conditions to ensure they arrive healthy, active, and ready to thrive.

Enhance Your Aquarium

Not only are shrimp an excellent clean-up crew, but they also add vibrant colour and fascinating activity to any freshwater aquarium.

Beginner-Friendly

Neocaridina shrimp are hardy, easy to care for, and ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.

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What's Included?

10 Blue Dream Neocaridina Shrimp + 2 Extra

• Size: Approximately 1–1.5 cm

• Shipped at this size to maximise survival during transit and help them adapt more easily to their new environment.

• Includes 2 extra shrimp to help cover any losses during transport.

2 Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa)

• Size: Approximately 20 cm

Indian almond leaves help create a natural environment for shrimp. They release beneficial tannins, provide grazing surfaces for biofilm growth, and offer shelter for shrimp and shrimplets. They can also help reduce stress and support healthy moulting and breeding.

1 Bamboo Charcoal with Moss

• Size: Approximately 10 cm

Bamboo charcoal helps maintain water quality while providing a safe hiding place for shrimp. The attached moss encourages biofilm growth, giving shrimp and shrimplets a natural food source to graze on.

8g Ultra Fresh Shrimp Pro Food

• Pellet Size: Ø6 × 2 mm

• Expiry Date: March 2028

Suitable for all shrimp varieties.

Benefits:

• Complete and balanced nutrition

• Promotes healthy growth

• Encourages breeding

• Enhances colouration

• Supports shrimplet development

• Formulated to minimise water pollution

1 Expert Shrimp Care Guide

A practical guide packed with easy-to-follow advice and proven tips to help hobbyists achieve successful shrimp keeping and breeding results.

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Live Arrival Guarantee & DOA Policy

We guarantee that your shrimp will arrive alive and healthy. If any shrimp arrive dead on arrival (DOA), please follow the steps below to request a refund or replacement.

DOA Requirements

• Notify us within 1 hour of delivery

• Provide clear photos of the unopened shipping bag showing the affected shrimp

• Upon verification, we will offer a refund or replacement for the DOA shrimp

• Shipping costs for replacement shrimp are the buyer's responsibility

Conditions

• Shrimp must remain in their original, unopened shipping bag

• Claims must be submitted within 1 hour of delivery

• Buyers are responsible for any return shipping costs where required

Non-Refundable Situations

• Shrimp removed from the original shipping bag

• Losses caused by improper acclimation, poor water quality, unsuitable tank conditions, or other husbandry-related issues after delivery

Need Help?

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us as soon as possible. We are committed to providing high-quality shrimp and excellent customer service and will do our best to resolve any issues quickly and fairly.

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How to Fully Cycle a New Tank

Before adding shrimp, your aquarium must complete the nitrogen cycle. This process converts toxic ammonia into safer nitrate and allows beneficial biofilm and algae to develop for shrimp to graze on.

Step 1

Set up your aquarium with:

• Water

• Filter

• Lighting

Step 2

Add a small pinch of fish food to provide an ammonia source.

Step 3

Add a biological bacteria starter, such as Seachem Stability.

Tip: If you already have an established aquarium, transferring some mature filter media can significantly speed up the cycling process.

Step 4

Allow the tank to run for 4–6 weeks:

• Keep the filter running 24/7

• Run the lights for approximately 8 hours per day

Tip: Use a timer plug to automate the lighting schedule.

Step 5

The cycle is complete when testing shows:

• 0 ppm Ammonia

• 0 ppm Nitrite

• Detectable Nitrate

At this stage, your aquarium is ready for shrimp.

Step 6

Add your favourite shrimp and enjoy your new colony!

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