Shrimps and crayfish feel great in a freshwater aquarium and are becoming increasingly popular among lovers of the colorful underwater world of the aquarium. Author of the book Christian W. Hofstadter received his degree as a biologist in Venezuela on a large farm for the cultivation and export of ornamental shrimp, crayfish, crabs and mollusks intended for keeping in aquariums. He made regular expeditions, during which he carefully studied the natural biotopes of crustaceans, as well as taking stunning pictures of shrimp and cancers in their natural habitat. In this colorful edition, he introduces the reader to , how to create appropriate conditions in the aquarium and care for these colorful exotics , Describes their origin and behavior[edit] and also gives valuable advice on feeding them, care and breeding - whether in a species or in a mixed aquarium. For all aquarium lovers.