Plants & Aquascaping

Plants, moss, botanicals, and decorations for shrimp tanks

How to choose plants, leaf litter, wood, and shrimp-safe decor that adds grazing area and shelter.

The best shrimp decor is usually the decor that does some work. Mosses, botanicals, textured wood, and fine plant growth create shelter, grow biofilm, and give shrimplets a better chance of surviving.

Useful additions

  • Mosses and fine plants for shrimplet cover.
  • Leaf litter and botanicals added gradually.
  • Wood and textured hardscape for grazing area.
  • Simple caves and shaded pockets for moulting adults.

Be cautious with decorative items that trap waste or create sharp, inaccessible gaps.