Invertebrate:
Bamboo shrimp
Atyopsis spinipes
Freshwater
Adult size7–10 cm
GroupAt least 6
Tank for 654 L or more
Care levelBeginner, intermediate
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Water
Temperature21.7–27.8 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
49
General hardness6–10 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–6 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group6
Needs 3–6, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 654 L
Needs 54–76 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