Snowball shrimp can tolerate both soft and hard water and a pH range from 6.5 to 7.5 (optimal). The recommended water temperature is 72-82 °F. If you are beginner aquarists or you are just looking for an easy shrimp to care for, snowball shrimp are a great choice. Snowball shrimp are a striking addition to a freshwater aquarium, and will stand out brightly against a dark substrate. These shrimp are very active as they clean up waste in the tank. They love to feed off of naturally occurring biofilm and algae, In which they can be quite low maintenance; they actually assist in helping keep your tank clean. Their life expectancy can be up to 2 years if they are kept well.