AtyidaeFreshwater Invertebratesintermediate
Atyopsis moluccensis 'Bamboo Shrimp'
Atyopsis moluccensis
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 2-3
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- completely peaceful; filter feeder
About
Atyopsis moluccensis, the Bamboo Shrimp or Wood Shrimp, uses fan-like front appendages to filter fine particles from flowing water — a unique and fascinating feeding behaviour. Places itself in current to passively feed. Peaceful, large and unusual.
Care Guide
Strong water current for feeding position. Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Feed DT's phytoplankton and Bacter AE into current. Cannot compete with other shrimp for solid foods. Peaceful with all tank mates.
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