Passionate About Freshwater Shrimp, Snails & Aquatic Life

Q: What’s the best beginner shrimp?

Neocaridina varieties (Blue Dream, Red Cherry, Sunkist) — hardy and colourful.

At Shrimpz.co.uk, we’re hobbyists first. We breed, keep and care for UK shrimp and snails — and ship them safely so you can build a thriving, colourful aquarium.

🦐 Live-arrival guarantee • 🚚 Fast UK shipping • 🌿 High-grade shrimp

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What Makes Shrimpz Different

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UK-bred, well-conditioned stock

Quarantined and observed before shipping; honest grading & species-safe advice.

Royal Mail Special Delivery

Mon–Thu dispatch; breather bags, oxygen, insulation, sturdy boxing.

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Simple DOA process within 2 hours; replacement or refund (livestock value).

Our Mission

Make shrimp & snail keeping accessible, rewarding, and sustainable across the UK — with healthy livestock, honest advice, and dependable delivery.

Meet the Shrimpz Family

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Neocaridina Shrimp

Blue Dream, Red Cherry, Sunkist & more.

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Aquarium Snails

Nerites, Ramshorn and clean-up crew.

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Care Guides

Parameters, feeding, tank mates & setup.

Acclimation

Drip-method setup in 1–2 hrs.

What Keepers Say

“Blue Dreams arrived lively and settled immediately — best packing I’ve seen.” — UK hobbyist

Next-day by 1 pm

Royal Mail Special Delivery

Hobbyist-run

We keep what we sell

Live Arrival

Fair, simple DOA policy

Ready to Start Your Shrimp Journey?

Browse healthy, UK-raised shrimp and snails — shipped safely, supported by real care.

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About Shrimpz — FAQs

Are your shrimp UK-bred?

Yes — most stock is UK-bred or tank-raised, quarantined and monitored.

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How fast do you ship?

Mon–Thu dispatch via Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1 pm for next-day arrival.

What’s the best beginner shrimp?

Neocaridina varieties (e.g., Blue Dream, Red Cherry, Sunkist) — hardy and colourful.