Gamba de bambú (Atyopsis moluccensis)

Familia: Atyidae

Gamba de bambú es un atyido filtrador gigante. Alcanza 8–10 cm; necesita corriente fuerte y 22–28 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
6–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8–10 cm
Tanque mínimo
60 L
Capa de nado
Anchored in current, facing the filter outflow
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Very peaceful — entirely filter-feeding

Descripción de la especie

Atyopsis moluccensis is an Atyidae filter shrimp. In the aquarium it stays a gentle giant that fans food from the current with its specialized forelegs. Plan on 8–10 cm of adult shrimp at 22–28 °C; it needs strong flow and suspended fine foods, and pairs well with peaceful mid-water fish.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Fast-flowing forest streams with rocky perches
Corriente
Strong current — mandatory
Oxígeno disuelto
High oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Sand or fine smooth gravel
Decoración dura
Tall stones and driftwood facing the outflow
Plantas
Hardy plants tolerant of strong flow

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary or small groups, each claiming a perch
Dieta
Filter feeder; needs powdered or fine suspended foods daily
Compañeros recomendados
  • Peaceful mid-water community fish — Uses a different feeding zone
  • Hill-stream loaches — Shares the high-flow zone
Evitar con
  • Boisterous fish that steal its food — Needs its own feeding perch

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
No obvious external difference
Método de cría
Not bred in home aquaria

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Gamba de bambú?

Dificultad: moderada. Very peaceful — entirely filter-feeding.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Gamba de bambú?

22–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 6–12 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Gamba de bambú y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 8–10 cm; es anchored in current, facing the filter outflow. Acuario mínimo de 60 L.

¿Qué come Gamba de bambú?

Filter feeder; needs powdered or fine suspended foods daily. Forraja sobre sand or fine smooth gravel: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Gamba de bambú con otros peces?

Very peaceful — entirely filter-feeding; Solitary or small groups, each claiming a perch. Buenos compañeros: Peaceful mid-water community fish — Uses a different feeding zone, Hill-stream loaches — Shares the high-flow zone.No convive con Boisterous fish that steal its food — Needs its own feeding perch.

¿De dónde es originario Gamba de bambú?

Su hábitat natural es Southeast Asia — forest streams of Thailand to Indonesia, en fast-flowing forest streams with rocky perches.

¿Cómo se reproduce Gamba de bambú?

Not bred in home aquaria. No obvious external difference.