Invertebrate:
Atlantic ditch shrimp
Palaemon varians
formerly Palaemonetes varians
Brackish
Adult size3.5–5.2 cm
Tank50 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature15–17 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH8.0–8.2
49
Salinity14–16 ppt
0 ppt40 ppt
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Tank volume50 L
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- DietOmnivore, detritus eater