Stephanie Rico

I’m Stephanie, and I’m all about creating chill, low-maintenance underwater worlds. My aquascaping journey kicked off in college when I realized I could turn my fish tank into a mini slice of nature.
I’m a huge fan of the Walstad method and basically anything that lets me be a bit lazy with my tanks while still keeping them looking awesome. Why fight nature when you can let it do its thing?
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with figuring out how to make Caridina shrimp keeping less of a headache. Everyone’s always going on about how finicky these little guys are, but I’m determined to prove that you can keep them happy without turning your life into a never-ending water change.

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Latest Articles by Stephanie

Essential Filtration Guide for Neocaridina Fire Red Shrimp Tanks
July 29, 2024
105 – Caridina University: Understanding KH (Carbonate Hardness) in Your Shrimp Tank
July 26, 2024
106 – Caridina University: Understanding GH (General Hardness) in Your Shrimp Tank
July 26, 2024
109 – Caridina University: How to Safely Acclimate Caridina Shrimp to Your Tank
July 26, 2024