Vampire Shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Despite the name it is a gentle filter feeder. Provide flow and hiding places; it is shy until settled.
- Adult size
- 5 in
- Smallest tank
- 20 gal
- Keep them in groups of
- 1+
- Temperature
- 75–84 °F
- pH · hardness
- 6.5–7.8 · 6–15 dGH
- Food
- Filter feeder: suspended particles, powdered foods
Gets along with
Think twice about
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.