Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)

Bamboo Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis

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Needs steady current in a mature tank to catch food with its fans. A shrimp constantly picking at the substrate is likely underfed.

Adult size
3 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
72–82 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 3–15 dGH
Food
Filter feeder: suspended particles, powdered foods

Gets along with

Easy plants for the same tank

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.