Gambaro silvestre Neocaridina (Neocaridina denticulata)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–8

Dureza GH

6–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

2–2.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

20 L

Capa de nado

Bottom — grazes on plants, wood and glass

Dificultad

Fácil

Temperamento

Extremely peaceful

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Slow streams, ponds and rice paddies with dense vegetation

Corriente

Gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine inert gravel or shrimp-safe sand

Decoración dura

Java moss, driftwood and leaf litter

Plantas

Dense moss and fine-leaf plants for grazing and refuge

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Keep in groups of 10 or more

Dieta

Algae grazer; supplement with sinking omnivore foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Other peaceful shrimp and small fish — Similar water needs
• Freshwater snails — Shares the grazing niche peacefully

Evitar con

• Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females are larger and deeper-bodied when carrying eggs

Método de cría

Breeds readily in pure freshwater; eggs hatch as miniature shrimp

Preguntas frecuentes