Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp for Sale
Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp for Sale
Freshwater dwarf shrimp are a favorite among planted tank hobbyists for their algae-cleaning behavior, peaceful temperament, and stunning color varieties. On Light Fish you'll find freshwater shrimp listed directly by U.S. breeders — including Neocaridina species (cherry, blue dream, green jade), Caridina species (crystal red, bee shrimp), and rarer specialty lines. Sellers grade their animals by color intensity, pattern, and breeding-stock quality, so buyers can pick exactly the line they want.
All shrimp orders on Light Fish are covered by the platform's Live Arrival Guarantee. Shrimp are packed in breather bags with heat or cold packs as needed, shipped in styrofoam-lined insulated boxes via priority or overnight carrier, and weather-monitored along the route. Shrimp thrive in stable, well-cycled tanks — always acclimate new arrivals slowly using the drip method to reduce stress. Avoid copper-based medications, which are lethal to all freshwater shrimp species.
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What buyers say
4.7 out of 5 from 109 reviews on real orders
“Well packed, great communication, fast shipping. Fish were healthy and adapted easily.”
Jessica P., MD
Bought Midnight Blue Galaxy Guppy (1 Trio) + 1 Pair Doa
“All 11 were bright eyed and bushytailed right out of the box! Swimming like crazy in their travel bag just aching to be released! So after 30 minutes of acclimation, that's just what I did. Now they're lost somewhere…”
Patrick G., WA
Bought 10 (+1 Free) Ocean Blue High Grade Neocaridina Dwarf Shrimp
“The ahrimp arrived alive and healthy, and they came really well packaged for safety. It's a nice mix of males and females. Very happy with my order and would definitely order from this seller again!”
Jennifer A., Ohio
Bought 20+1 Red Cherry Shrimp/ Neocaridina Red Shrimp/ Live Freshwater Shrim.
“Love my new snails! Seller gave a good assortment of size and color. I especially like the pink snails as they are a very pretty, unique color. The well-packaged snail container came quickly via UPS without incident. As…”
Sarah M., WI
Bought 25+ Ramshorn Snails (Pink, Blue, Red, Leopard) + Free Floating Plants
“I received a beautiful, complex, small knot of spider wood that looks stunning from multiple angles. Timely shipping, well packaged with no broken pieces. For this price I definitely feel like a winner, no complaints…”
Katherine S., MI
Bought Spider Wood Driftwood (4x6")
“Multiple orders over the last year and I've never been disappointed. Living in the middle of Texas my concern is packaging. "Grandma" ensures the safety of fish during shipment with first class packaging (I live in the…”
Rick K., TX
Bought Albino Blue Topaz Guppies - Adult TRIO