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Shrimp
Vampire Shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Also known as
African Filter Shrimp · Cameroon Shrimp
Care levelIntermediate
Parameters
pH6.5–7.8
59
Temperature24–28 °C
1832
GH5–12 °dGH
018
KH3–8 °dKH
015
TDS150–300 ppm
50400
Adult size12–15 cm
015
Taxonomy
Description
Large filter-feeder reaching 12–15 cm with striking blue-grey coloration after molts. Needs moderate current, plentiful microparticles in the water column, and tanks of 75 L or more.
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