MOLT & MOSS NEOCARIDINA DECISION CARD
Version: 1.0
Reviewed: 2026-08-12
Topic: Separate grazing from cleanup claims

Situation: You expect shrimp to control algae, detritus or aquarium waste.
Observe first: Identify the material and compartment, its extent, likely resource conditions, shrimp contact and the maintenance action being replaced.
First action: Describe shrimp as bounded grazers and remove or correct the system cause with an appropriate measurable maintenance action.
Record next: Record algae location and area, animal access, grazing, physical removal, light, nutrients, feeding and change over time.
Stop boundary: Do not promise whole-system cleaning, waste export, a stocking rate for algae control or consumption of every algae type.
Permanent card: https://moltandmoss.com/care/action-cards/algae
Governing guide: https://moltandmoss.com/care/algae

This card is a first-decision aid, not a diagnosis, treatment authorization, complete method or substitute for the governing guide.