A peaceful filter-feeding shrimp that fans food from the water column—needs flow and suspended foods.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy–Moderate
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Adult size: ~2–3 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Tank size: 20+ gallons
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Group size: 1+ (can be kept in small groups)
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Temperature: 70–78°F
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pH: 6.5–8.0
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
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Diet: Filter feeder (powder foods, fine frozen foods, well-fed tank)
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Notes: Provide moderate flow + perches (wood/rocks) near the current
Tankmates
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Good: Peaceful community fish, snails, other shrimp
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Avoid: Predators and fish that pick at shrimp
