Free Classroom Shrimp for Teachers

Inspiring the Next Generation Through Our Free Classroom Shrimp Program

At Errly Aquatics, we believe the aquarium hobby has the power to inspire curiosity, teach responsibility, and create a lifelong appreciation for aquatic life. That's why we're proud to offer our Free Classroom Shrimp Program for teachers.

If you're a teacher with an established aquarium in your classroom, we'd love to provide freshwater shrimp at no cost. All we ask is that you provide proof that you're a teacher and share a photo of your classroom aquarium.

Why We're Doing This

One of our biggest goals at Errly Aquatics is simple: grow the aquarium hobby by introducing it to the next generation.

Many people never have the opportunity to experience a healthy, thriving aquarium or learn what it takes to care for aquatic animals. By placing shrimp in classrooms, we hope to spark curiosity in students who may one day become hobbyists, scientists, conservationists, or simply lifelong animal lovers.

We also want to help teach something that's often overlooked, the importance of creating a suitable habitat before bringing home any living creature.

More Than Just Adding Water

One of the biggest misconceptions in fishkeeping is that you can fill a tank with water and immediately add animals. In reality, a healthy aquarium depends on a balanced biological ecosystem.

Many people have never heard of the nitrogen cycle, yet it's one of the most important concepts in the hobby. Beneficial bacteria convert harmful waste into less toxic compounds, creating an environment where aquatic life can thrive.

Learning about topics like water parameters, beneficial bacteria, filtration, and the nitrogen cycle helps students understand that caring for animals begins long before they're introduced to an aquarium. These lessons also encourage patience, observation, problem-solving, and respect for living creatures.

Why Shrimp?

Freshwater shrimp are incredible classroom animals. They're peaceful, constantly active, and always doing something interesting, from grazing on biofilm to molting and exploring every inch of the aquarium.

Students can observe natural behaviors up close while learning about ecosystems, biology, life cycles, and environmental responsibility.

They're also an excellent reminder that even the smallest animals deserve proper care and a healthy habitat.

What You'll Receive

Approved teachers will receive:

• Healthy freshwater shrimp from Errly Aquatics.

• Guidance on safely introducing them to your aquarium.

• Ongoing support with water parameters, shrimp care, and general aquarium questions whenever you need it.

Whether you're experienced with shrimp or just getting started, we're happy to help.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify, you'll need to:

• Be a current teacher or educator.

• Have an established, cycled classroom aquarium.

• Provide proof that you're a teacher.

• Send us a photo of your classroom aquarium.

Our Hope

If even one student leaves your classroom with a newfound interest in aquariums, aquatic science, or animal care, we've accomplished our mission.

The aquarium hobby has taught countless people about biology, chemistry, patience, responsibility, and conservation. We hope this program gives students a chance to experience those same lessons while seeing firsthand how rewarding it is to care for aquatic life.

We're excited to help classrooms discover that a successful aquarium is about much more than keeping animals, it's about understanding the ecosystem that allows them to thrive.

Apply Today

If you're a teacher with a classroom aquarium, we'd love to hear from you.

Reach out with proof that you're a teacher and a photo of your classroom tank, and we'll review your application. We can't wait to help bring your aquarium to life and inspire the next generation of aquarium enthusiasts.