Shrimp Essential Kit
01 — Water
02 — Botanicals
03 — Tools
04 — Why Us
05 — Lifestyle
06 — Unboxing
07 — Setup
08 — Shrimp
Shrimp Essential Kit
Built for the gap between tank setup and true shrimp-readiness — with the details beginners are most likely to miss.
- TDS meter, GH/KH test kit, and colour chart for accurate water parameter monitoring
- Indian almond leaves, cholla wood, alder cones, shrimp net, drip acclimation kit, and sponge pre-filter pack
- Full scissor and tweezer set, substrate spatula, long pipette, nano siphon, magnetic scraper, blade scraper, and algae pads
- Laminated maintenance card for weekly shrimp-safe care reference
US shipping $12 · Free shipping on orders over $200
Complete the system
Twenty items. One clear readiness and maintenance layer.
Water testing & readiness
TDS meter, GH/KH test kit, and colour test chart for accurate parameter monitoring.
Botanicals & acclimation
Indian almond leaves, cholla wood, alder cones, shrimp net, drip acclimation kit, and sponge pre-filter pack.
Core maintenance tools
Scissors, tweezers, spatula, long pipette, nano siphon, magnetic scraper, blade scraper, and algae pads.
Guidance
Laminated maintenance card for weekly shrimp-safe care — designed to sit near the tank.
The details that make shrimp-keeping calmer
Each item in this kit is chosen for a specific reason. These four panels explain what's included and exactly why it matters for your shrimp.
Know your water before your shrimp do.
A calmer introduction for your shrimp.
A full toolkit for weekly shrimp-safe care.
More than a collection of aquarium tools.
This kit is for buyers who already have — or are building — the hardware foundation.
Hardware is in place
You have the tank, filter, and lighting sorted. Now you want the readiness and maintenance layer done properly.
About to add shrimp
You want to test your water correctly, condition it with botanicals, and acclimate shrimp safely before adding them.
Want a real maintenance kit
You are tired of improvising with mismatched tools. You want one organised purchase that covers weekly shrimp care.
This kit pairs with the Nano Tank Kit.
Tank + filtration already sorted
The tank, sponge filter, air pump, and LED are covered by the Nano Tank Kit — not duplicated here.
Water basics already in place
Water conditioner, ammonia test, and test strips are in the Nano Tank Kit. This kit adds GH/KH and TDS on top.
Starting from scratch?
Get the Starter System Bundle — both kits together at $249.99, saving $76 including free US shipping.
Shrimp Essential Kit, built for the readiness gap
Water testing & readiness
- ✓TDS meter pen ×1
- ✓GH/KH test kit ×1
- ✓Colour test chart ×1
Botanicals & acclimation
- ✓Indian almond leaves ×10
- ✓Cholla wood piece ×1
- ✓Alder cones ×15
- ✓Fine mesh shrimp net ×1
- ✓Drip acclimation kit ×1
- ✓Sponge pre-filter dual-size pack ×1
Core maintenance tools
- ✓Straight scissors 25cm ×1
- ✓Curved scissors 25cm ×1
- ✓Straight tweezers 30cm ×1
- ✓Curved angled tweezers 30cm ×1
- ✓Substrate spatula 32cm ×1
- ✓Long maintenance pipette 28–30cm ×1
- ✓Fine-mesh nano siphon ×1
- ✓Mini magnetic scraper ×1
- ✓Silicone nano blade scraper 30cm ×1
- ✓Soft algae pads ×2
Guidance
- ✓Laminated maintenance card ×1
Start from the beginning with the Starter System Bundle
- ✓Save $19 on products
- ✓Free US shipping (saves $57)
- ✓Total saving: $76
Confidence from early customers.
"I didn't realise how much I was missing until I tested the water properly. The TDS meter and GH/KH kit made such a difference to my confidence before adding shrimp."
First time shrimp keeper"The botanicals were already something I wanted to add but didn't know where to start. Having them in the kit made the decision easy."
Nano shrimp customer"The drip acclimation kit is something I would have bought separately anyway. Having it included made the whole setup feel much more considered."
Beginner aquaristWhat's in the kit, at a glance.
| Total items | 20 |
| TDS meter range | 0–9990 ppm |
| GH/KH test kit | Liquid drop test |
| Botanicals | Indian almond leaves ×10, cholla wood ×1, alder cones ×15 |
| Scissors | Straight 25cm + curved 25cm, 304 stainless steel |
| Tweezers | Straight 30cm + curved angled 30cm |
| Substrate spatula | 32cm, 304 stainless steel |
| Maintenance pipette | 28–30cm |
| Scrapers | Mini magnetic scraper + silicone nano blade scraper 30cm |
| Algae pads | Soft algae pads ×2 |
| Guidance | Laminated maintenance card |
| US shipping | $12 · Free on orders over $200 |
| Best for | Nano shrimp readiness + core maintenance, 20L tank |
Common questions from first-time buyers
More than a random collection of aquarium tools.
Scapetide is built for people who want more than a random collection of aquarium parts. We design systems that feel calm, considered, and beginner-friendly — with shrimp-safe logic, premium presentation, and a cleaner path into nano aquascaping.
- Curated for clarity — every item chosen for a reason
- Designed for confidence — less guesswork, more control
- Built for shrimp — not just generic aquarium keeping
Next steps worth considering
The Shrimp Essential Kit pairs naturally with the Nano Tank Kit. Together they form the complete Starter System Bundle.