Wildgarnele (Neocaridina denticulata)

Familie: Atyidae

Neocaridina-Wildgarnele ist ein Algen fressender Süsswasserfisch. 2–2.5 cm, 18–26 °C, in Gruppen halten.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH-Härte
6–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
2–2.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
20 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom — grazes on plants, wood and glass
Schwierigkeit
Einfach
Charakter
Extremely peaceful

Artübersicht

Neocaridina denticulata is an Atyidae freshwater shrimp. In the aquarium it stays an extremely peaceful algae grazer. Plan on 2–2.5 cm of adult shrimp at 18–26 °C, kept in groups of 10 or more, and pair it with other peaceful shrimp and small fish.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Slow streams, ponds and rice paddies with dense vegetation
Strömung
Gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine inert gravel or shrimp-safe sand
Harte Dekoration
Java moss, driftwood and leaf litter
Pflanzen
Dense moss and fine-leaf plants for grazing and refuge

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep in groups of 10 or more
Fütterung
Algae grazer; supplement with sinking omnivore foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other peaceful shrimp and small fish — Similar water needs
  • Freshwater snails — Shares the grazing niche peacefully
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Females are larger and deeper-bodied when carrying eggs
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeds readily in pure freshwater; eggs hatch as miniature shrimp

Häufige Fragen

Ist Wildgarnele pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: einfach. Extremely peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Wildgarnele?

18–26 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–8, GH 6–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Wildgarnele und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 2–2.5 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom — grazes on plants, wood and glass) sind 20 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Wildgarnele?

Algae grazer; supplement with sinking omnivore foods. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Wildgarnele vergesellschaften?

Extremely peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Other peaceful shrimp and small fish — Similar water needs, Freshwater snails — Shares the grazing niche peacefully. Meide Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp.

Woher stammt Wildgarnele?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in East Asia — central & southern China, Taiwan, in slow streams, ponds and rice paddies with dense vegetation.

Wie züchtet man Wildgarnele?

In der Zucht: breeds readily in pure freshwater; eggs hatch as miniature shrimp. Females are larger and deeper-bodied when carrying eggs.