{"product_id":"pet-grade-neocaridina-shrimp-mixed-color-hardy-beginner-cleanup-crew-bred-by-aquatic-arts","title":"Colony Grade Neocaridina Shrimp – Mixed Color Hardy Beginner Cleanup Crew (Bred by Aquatic Arts)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live shrimp exclusively via UPS 2nd Day Air or UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains fish or other select livestock, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eSome times called \"Culls\" \u003cstrong data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eMixed Color Neocaridina Shrimp – Bred by Aquatic Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a hardy, beginner-friendly choice for planted aquariums. 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