Bee shrimp is a small ornamental shrimp, adult body length can reach 2.5-3cm. The body length of some improved varieties is only 1-2 cm. Their body length is closely related to their individual genes and the environment in which they are cultured. In the right environment, individuals with better genes can grow larger. In a bad environment, they can't grow very big.
The life span of the bee shrimp is about one and a half to two years. Some long-lived individuals may live for more than two years. Their specific life span is also related to genes and breeding environment. If the breeding environment is good and the genes are good, their life span will be longer. But if the breeding environment is poor, they will not be able to live too long. If there is ammonia in the water, they will die early in large numbers. When breeding, the water temperature can be controlled at about 24 C, not too high. Such water has a higher concentration of dissolved oxygen, which allows them to live longer.
Because bee shrimp is relatively small and not too aggressive, it is not suitable to be mixed with fish, because many larger fish will eat this kind of shrimp. If you must be mixed with fish, you should choose small, gentle fish to mix. In polyculture, larger tanks should be used to provide more space for shrimp and fish. Some aquatic plants should be planted properly and some shrimp nests should be placed to provide shelter for shrimp.
