care guidesBuilding a Shrimp Haven: The Best Plants for a Shrimp Tank
Shrimp lean on plants more than most fish do — for grazing surface, molting cover, and shrimplet refuge. Here's how to plant a tank that a colony can actually thrive in.
plant spotlightJava Moss (Taxiphyllum barbieri): The Foundation of Every Planted Tank
Java moss from Southeast Asia attaches to any surface, survives any light level, and provides cover for fry, shrimp, and bettas. It's the single most versatile plant in the freshwater hobby.
plant spotlightTaiwan Moss (Taxiphyllum sp. "Taiwan"): Finer Texture, Same Toughness
Taiwan Moss is a compact, fine-leaved moss from East Asia closely related to Java Moss. It attaches to hardscape, grows in any light, and creates a denser, more refined texture than its famous cousin.
plant spotlightGuppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis): The Hardiest Fine-Leaved Plant in the Hobby
Native to the Americas, Guppy Grass is a fast-growing, ultra-adaptable fine-leaved plant that works planted or floating. Exceptional for fry survival, shrimp cover, and water quality.
troubleshootingHair Algae: Why It Tangles Through Your Plants and How to Pull It Out for Good
Long green threads tangled through your stem plants and hardscape are Hair Algae — a nutrient-imbalance algae that responds well to manual removal, algae-eating shrimp, and out-competing plants.