Invertebrate:
Malawa shrimp
Caridina parvidentata
formerly Caridina pareparensis parvidentata
Freshwater
Adult size1.5 cm
Tank20 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature16–30 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–8.5
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General hardness3–30 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness0–30 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Tank volume20 L
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- DietOmnivore