Classic bright red dwarf shrimp—hardy, easy to breed, and great for clean-up.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy
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Adult size: ~1–1.25 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Tank size: 5+ gallons
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Group size: 10+ recommended
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Temperature: 70–78°F
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pH: 6.5–8.0
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Hardness: Moderately hard preferred (stable parameters)
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Diet: Algae/biofilm + shrimp pellets, blanched veggies
Tankmates
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Good: Snails, Otocinclus (caution), tiny peaceful fish (with plants)
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Avoid: Predatory fish / most fish if you want babies to survive