Macrobraquio oriental (Macrobrachium nipponense)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–28 °C

pH

6.5–8

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

6–9 cm

Tanque mínimo

60 L

Capa de nado

Bottom — patrols open ground with long claws

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Opportunistic predator — peaceful only with equals

Descripción de la especie

Macrobrachium nipponense is a Palaemonidae freshwater prawn, China's classic food and native-tank species. In the aquarium it is an opportunistic predator — peaceful only with similar-sized tankmates. Plan on 6–9 cm of adult prawn at 18–28 °C, and never combine it with small fish or shrimp.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm rivers, lakes and ponds with vegetation and shelter

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with leaf litter and shelters

Decoración dura

PVC pipes, stones and driftwood caves

Plantas

Robust plants; may rearrange small items

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Solitary or a pair; territorial perches

Dieta

Omnivore-scavenger; will actively catch small fish and shrimp

Compañeros recomendados

• Medium-to-large robust community fish — Too large to be prey
• Large snails — Armored tankmates survive

Evitar con

• Small fish and small shrimp — Will be hunted, especially at night
• Slow fish with long fins — Claws nip fins

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males have extremely long second claws; females heavier-bodied

Método de cría

Larvae require brackish water; difficult in home aquaria

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