Cherry red shrimp are algae eaters. They will eat foods intended for use in aquariums, but some will prefer compressed algae discs (wafers algae). Whitening (boiled until soft) vegetables such as zucchini (courgette), carrots, peas and spinach can be used as a supplement, but should be fed effectively. Vegetables can be consumed very quickly decompose and create water quality problems.If extended eat commercial fish / shrimp food ensure that no copper added, though most breeders believe that this is only pure copper / SD because it was dangerous for shrimp. Many breeders think copper sulphate, found in most good food fish in small amounts. Copper sulfate is found in large amounts will kill shrimp and snail killer