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Shrimp

Bamboo Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis

Also known as

Wood Shrimp · Fan Shrimp

Care levelIntermediate

Parameters

pH6.5–7.5
59
Temperature22–28 °C
1832
GH6–12 °dGH
018
KH3–8 °dKH
015
TDS150–300 ppm
50400
Adult size7–10 cm
015

Taxonomy

Category
Shrimp
Genus
Atyopsis
Origin
Southeast Asia
Color
Brown
Water type
Neutral / Flexible

Description

A filter feeder using fan-like setae on its front legs to catch suspended food. Larger and longer-lived than dwarf shrimp; needs gentle current and a constant supply of microparticles.

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