Need Help With Fairy Shrimp?

  • Need Help With Fairy Shrimp?

On this page, you will find detailed instructions for successfully growing fairy shrimp in your classroom. These are the same instructions found in Appendix E of your Teacher's Manual.

If you would like us to mail you a packet of fairy shrimp eggs, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact our Critter Keeper and Resident Fairy Shrimp Raiser, Lu-Anne Spencer-Hartle.

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