Invertebrate:
Vampire shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Freshwater
Adult size7.6–15.2 cm
GroupAt least 3
Tank for 370 L or more
Care levelIntermediate
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Water
Temperature23.9–28.8 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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General hardness6–20 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness2–15 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group3
Needs 3–6, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 370 L
Needs 60–140 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- Social lifeIn groups
- DietDetritus eater