YELLOW CHEEK shrimp are easy to care for in the home freshwater aquarium and breed well. They will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, and will thrive in the same conditions as many common aquarium fish. A few  The YELLOW CHEEK shrimp can be kept in a desktop aquarium of 4-8 litres  capacity, and a setup of 40 litres or more will allow for an active colony.
 
The YELLOW CHEEK shrimp is a non-aggressive shrimp. They are active throughout the day, and can be seen grazing on algae, aquarium décor or the sides of the tank, hunting 
 
 They need an environment with wood or plants such as java moss to hide themselves and their babies in.