Invertebrate:
Ninja shrimp
Marosina serratirostris
formerly Caridina serratirostris
Freshwater
Brackish
Adult size3 cm
GroupAt least 5
Tank for 519 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature22–28 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–8.0
49
General hardness4–10 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–30 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group5
Needs 5–6, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 519 L
Needs 19–54 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
- DietOmnivore