The bamboo shrimp (also called wood shrimp, mountain shrimp or Asian filter shrimp) is a really interesting freshwater species, quite different from typical shrimp like cherry shrimp.
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Our shrimp food range consists of two products: WILD RED and FOREST GREEN.
WILD RED is a protein-based shrimp food formulated with a blend of Artemia and fish meal. With its balanced protein content, it provides the essential nutrients shrimp need for healthy growth. In particular, female shrimp can develop larger body size and fuller underbellies, allowing them to carry more eggs. The animal-based protein also supports consistent size and overall growth.
FOREST GREEN is a plant-based shrimp food made with spinach, kale, and seaweed. This well-balanced formula helps maintain and enhance shrimp coloration. Unlike WILD RED, it contains a lower protein level to prevent health issues caused by excessive protein intake. The plant-based ingredients support both healthy growth and vibrant coloration.
With our extensive experience breeding Caridina shrimp since 2012, we can confidently say that these are the only two types of shrimp food your shrimp truly needs. Be cautious of advertisements promoting multiple specialty foods claiming to enhance growth, coloration, and other traits. In many cases, these products are marketed primarily toward new hobbyists. Keep things simple and save your money.
Geilee Shrimp Soil is a premium active substrate specially designed for keeping and breeding Caridina shrimp in soft, acidic water conditions. It is particularly well suited for species such as Crystal Red, Taiwan Bee, Galaxy Tiger, and other high-grade Caridina shrimp.
At Shrimp Corner, we have thoroughly tested this substrate since September 2025 with excellent results, which led us to become the official UK distributor for Geilee Aqua products.
If you are looking to successfully keep and breed Caridina shrimp, Geilee Shrimp Soil is an excellent choice.
Please note: there is currently an imitation product being sold in repackaged bags without authorization from the manufacturer, Geilee Aqua Co. These repackaged products may not contain genuine Geilee Shrimp Soil and could potentially be a knock-off substrate or ordinary garden soil. As they are not endorsed or backed by Geilee, purchasing them carries significant risk and could potentially harm or kill your shrimp due to unknown contents.
Geilee Aqua Co. has requested on multiple occasions that the seller remove these products, but no action has been taken.
Shrimp Corner began in 2010 as a small hobby project, starting with a single Fluval Edge aquarium in our bedroom dedicated to Red Cherry Shrimp. Our passion for shrimp keeping quickly grew, leading us to explore the world of Caridina shrimp in 2011, at a time when these species were extremely expensive and difficult to obtain within the UK hobby.
We specifically wanted Black Panda and Yellow King Kong shrimp, which were being sold for around £50 each by certain retailers. Unfortunately, obtaining them was not straightforward, and this inspired us to take matters into our own hands by importing shrimp directly from Taiwan and breeding them ourselves.
In early 2012, we set up a small shrimp rack in the corner of our living room purely out of passion for Caridina shrimp. This is where the name “Shrimp Corner” was born. Around the same time, we also created the Facebook group “UK Shrimp Keepers” to help connect and support shrimp hobbyists across the United Kingdom.
Since then, Shrimp Corner has continued to grow, expanding into multiple breeding systems and eventually opening a shop front in 2015 with over 10,000 litres of active tank volume dedicated to shrimp keeping and breeding.
Between 2018 and 2021, Shrimp Corner reached one of its most successful periods. During this time, we selectively bred and developed several unique variants of Galaxy Tiger shrimp, which became our signature line. These shrimp went on to win multiple awards at international shrimp contests, including competitions in Dortmund and the Netherlands.
In early 2022, we faced urgent family matters that required our full attention. As a result, we made the difficult decision to pause Shrimp Corner in order to focus on what mattered most at the time. Before stepping away, we passed on much of our knowledge and experience to another individual in the hope that the Shrimp Corner journey could continue.
However, the journey was far from smooth. By December 2024, Shrimp Corner was close to disappearing entirely, with our identity at risk of being replaced by another business attempting to imitate our name and brand. At that moment, we made the decision to rebuild Shrimp Corner properly and return stronger than ever before.
Today, as of April 2025 and looking ahead for many more years to come, Shrimp Corner is proudly back at full scale, offering high-quality shrimp, carefully selected products, and continued passion and dedication to the UK shrimp-keeping hobby.
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Over 14 years of experience with breeding premium, high-end shrimp in our UK shrimp breeding groups located in Manchester. During this time, we have supported many UK shrimp keepers and breeders on their breeding journeys. With a proven tracked record, our long-standing presence can be verified across social media and industry channels.
Our expertise extends beyond Caridina to include Neocaridina and variety of wild shrimp species.
Your shrimp are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy. If there was any issue with your order, our team is available to assist. Terms and Conditions apply; please review our Live On Arrival Guarantee policy prior making any purchase.
If you are new to buying shrimp online, please indicate this in the Comment section at checkout and we will include a small gift to help with handling and acclimation your new shrimp.
Between 8am to 8pm, you can get in touch with us by many ways:
Out of these hours, please leave us a message and we will reply as soon as we could get to it.
We accept several payment options:
1. Debit & Credit Card | LINK | Apple Pay | Google Pay payments via Stripe
2. PayPal and PayPal Pay in 3 are available
3. Bank Transfer for those don't use any of the other options
All your information is handled securely via 128-bit SSL Security system. We do not hold nor any access to any details of your financial information at all.
We don't pre-packed shrimp in bags ready to dispatch. Each individual order is packed with care and we perform a health check on every shrimp we pick and pack. We also take photos of each bag of shrimp we packed for our quality purposes.
We guarantee your shrimp are free of short carapace, missing limbs, fungus, disease, and parasites.
If we fail to meet this standard, we will issue a full refund with no return required.
We use selective breeding for all our Caridina species to ensure consistent quality. Shrimp sold by grade will match the advertised grade, and we may occasionally upgrade your order.
Our Neocaridina (Cherry Shrimp) are typically imported from Taiwan and Indonesia; all arrivals are Veterinary Certified and passed all the Health checks. We also quarantine new stocks for a minimum of 2 weeks and undergo our in-house health checks before dispatch.
By default, orders placed before 1:00 PM (Tuesday to Thursday) wil be dispatched the same day via your selected shipping method. We do not offer same-day dispatch for orders place on Monday due to high parcel volumes.
If you require delivery on a specific date, please note this in the Comment section at checkout process.
Order received after 1:00 PM on Thursday (with Tracked 24 option) will be dispatched the following Monday. If you need an exception for Friday dispatch, please contact our WhatsApp hotline as soon as possible.
* Tracked 24 - £8 per order.
Delivery time 1 to 2 working days by Royal Mail
* Special Delivery - from £14.75 per order. Deliver Next Working Day Delivery before 1pm
* Saturday Guaranteed Delivery - from £20 per order.
* Bulky Items - Shipping price will be updated in your basket upon checking out. Delivery time 1 to 2 working days by DHL/ DPD for parcel up to 28kg
* European shipping - 1 to 3 working days (for live shrimp) or 5 to 7 working days for dry goods.
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