Species profile
Bamboo Shrimp
Atyopsis moluccensisBamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a social community species for a cycled 20+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 4 inches as an adult, 72-82°F water, pH 6.5-7.8, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 3; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
Community leaningAdvanced care
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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