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Tropical Fish Keeping Help and Advice => General Fishkeeping advice => Topic started by: fruitbat on March 08, 2016, 10:26:06 PM

Title: shrimp temp
Post by: fruitbat on March 08, 2016, 10:26:06 PM

hi, does anyone know what the temperature range for wood shrimp is , my tank is about 26 degrees , thanks

Title: Re: shrimp temp
Post by: Paddyc on March 08, 2016, 10:31:27 PM

Scientific Name: Atyopsis moluccensis
Common Name: Singapore Wood Shrimp, Fan Shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp
Synonyms: None
Distribution: Known from the Moluccas (also known as the Maluku Islands) & is also widespread throughout many other islands & mainlands in South East Asia.
Sexual Dimorphism: First set of 'walking legs' (paraeopods) are thicker in males. Females fuller bodied with a longer carapace.
Maximum Size: 12cm (4.7")
Water Parameters: Freshwater. Close to neutral conditions are best. pH: 6.5-7.5, dH: 6-15 degrees. Extremes should be avoided.
Temperature: 23-29 deg C (73-84 deg F)
Compatibility: Community
Lighting:No special requirements


Taken from fishkeeper.co.uk

Title: Re: shrimp temp
Post by: fruitbat on March 09, 2016, 06:28:43 PM

thanks,  :fishy1: