These peaceful shrimp have a unique appearance that appeals to many aquarists, but they’re not as commonly available as other shrimp species. Pinocchio shrimp live in brackish lakes and slow-moving streams in Japan, Madagascar, Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and China. The Pinocchio shrimp, otherwise known as the red nose shrimp, is a translucent-colored shrimp with a red and yellow stripe along its body and a distinctive red nose. Pinocchio (Red Nose) ShrimpĬare level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy Peaceful Semi-transparent with a yellow and red stripe 1.5–2 years 1.5 inches Water temperature: Water pH: Tank size: Diet: Scientific name: 75–80☏ 7.0–8.0 10 gallons Omnivore Caridina gracilirostris The tiger shrimp is a shy species, and the shrimp is most active when the aquarium is dark. Tiger shrimp prefer slow-flowing, oxygenated, slightly acidic-to-neutral water with a temperature range between 76–78☏. Tiger shrimp are compatible with other shrimp species, like cherry shrimp, as well as small fish species, like danios and plecos, and freshwater snails. The tiger shrimp is named for its orange appearance when cooked (tiger shrimp are popular in Japanese cuisine).Īmongst fishkeeping enthusiasts, tiger shrimp are popular due to their ease of care and breeding, and their relaxed personalities. The tiger shrimp is a gray-blue shrimp with black stripes. Tiger Shrimp Tiger Shrimp by CSIRO Australia Care level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy Peaceful Gray-blue with dark stripes 3 years 1–1.25 inches Water temperature: Water pH: Tank size: Diet: Scientific name: 76–78☏ 6.0–7.5 10 gallons Omnivore Caridina cf cantonensis Avoid housing blue bolt shrimp with large or aggressive fish species.Įnsure water temperatures remain within 68–78☏, with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.5, for the shrimp to thrive. Blue bolt shrimp prefer to be housed in groups of at least six. Don’t house vampire shrimp with cichlids, goldfish, and any semi-aggressive fish species that could eat the shrimp.Ī water temperature of 75–84☏ and a mildly acidic-to-neutral pH are ideal for vampire shrimp.Ĭompatible tank mates for blue bolt shrimp are other shrimp, like bamboo and tiger shrimp, as well as freshwater snails and peaceful fish like neon tetras. Vampire shrimp are compatible with other shrimp species, as well as snails, and non-aggressive fish species like guppies, mollies, danios, and cherry barbs. Vampire shrimp are a calm, peaceful shrimp species that have fascinating feeding habits - they’re filter feeders, meaning they filter microorganisms from the water. The name “ vampire shrimp” describes the spikes in the shrimp’s feet, which look like fangs. The vampire shrimp appears in a range of colors, including pink, green, gray, blue, and brown. Whisker shrimp prefer a water temperature of 72–82☏, with a neutral pH between 6.5 and 7.5.Īdvertisements Vampire Shrimp Vampire Shrimp by Citron (WikiCommons) Care level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy–moderate Peaceful Varied, color-changing 5 years 2–3 inches Water temperature: Water pH: Tank size: Diet: Scientific name: 75–84☏ 6.5–7.5 15 gallons Omnivore Atya gabonensis Due to their widespread availability, whisker shrimp are cheap to buy, making them a popular aquarium shrimp.īecause whisker shrimp are known to be aggressive towards other shrimp species and fish, the shrimp should be housed with top- or middle-dwelling fish, like hatchetfish, mollies, and platies, that stay out of the whisker shrimp’s way. Whisker shrimp inhabit slightly brackish freshwater bodies in Nepal. You can tell a ghost shrimp and a whisker shrimp apart by their feelers - the whisker shrimp has longer feelers than the ghost shrimp. Whisker shrimp, or Indian whisker shrimp, have transparent bodies and look similar to ghost shrimp. Whisker Shrimp Indian Whisker Shrimp by Ltshears (WikiCommons) Care level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy Semi-aggressive Semi-transparent, gray 1–2 years 1–2 inches Water temperature: Water pH: Tank size: Diet: Scientific name: 72–82☏ 7.0–7.8 10 gallons Omnivore Macrobrachium lanchesteri
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