The bamboo shrimp isn’t perhaps the most colourful shrimp but it makes up for that in character and behaviour. They don’t eat their food like a traditional shrimp, they have fans on their front legs like feathers which enables them to catch fine particles out of the water column. For feeding we recommend Naturholic Fan feed which is specifically designed for Bamboo and Vampire shrimp. Because of their size they can be kept with larger tetras and rainbows but only if friendly community fish.
Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Atyopsis moluccensis | Bamboo Shrimp | 75mm | Peaceful |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
22-26oC | 6.8-7.5 | 100L | Filter feeders |
Lifespan | Care | Breeding | |
2-3 years | Moderate | Difficult |