Invertebrate:
Ring-necked shrimp
Macrobrachium assamense
Freshwater
Adult size6–8 cm
GroupAt least 2
Tank for 280 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature14–28 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH7.0–8.3
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General hardness5–20 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness6–15 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group2
Needs 2–3, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 280 L
Needs 54–80 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentSemi-aggressive
- Social lifeIn groups
- DietOmnivore