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Bamboo Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis

Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) aquarium profile: minimum 20 gallon tank, 4 inch adult size, 72-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 3.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Bamboo Shrimp aquarium fish
20 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
72-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-7.8
GH
5-15 dGH
KH
2-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
filter feeder
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
5/5

Planning Notes

Specialized filter feeder; needs a mature stable tank and supplemental fine foods, not just leftover fish food.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

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