Invertebrate:
Glass shrimp
Macrobrachium lanchesteri
Freshwater
Brackish
Adult size5–10 cm
GroupAt least 3
Tank for 354 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature23–30 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.3–8.0
49
General hardness2–14 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness1–8 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group3
Needs 3–5, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 354 L
Needs 38–60 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentUsually aggressive
- Social lifeIn groups
- DietOmnivore, detritus eater