Bamboo shrimp
Atyopsis spinipes
Familie : Atyidae
Freshwater filter-feeding shrimp with an elongated striped body, very popular in aquariums. Positions itself in the current to filter particles.
Beschreibung
Atyopsis spinipes reaches up to 4 cm. Its body is yellow-brown with lighter longitudinal bands. The front legs are transformed into filtering fans. It often perches on rocks or roots facing the current. It is a gregarious and peaceful species. Reproduction is difficult in aquariums as larvae require brackish water. It molts regularly. Its filtering behavior is fascinating to observe.
Lebensraum
Region :
Moderate to fast-flowing rivers, rocky substrate
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Aquarium of at least 30 liters with good current. Parameters: temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 2-5. Nitrates < 20 mg/L, phosphates < 0.5 mg/L. Diet: suspended food, phytoplankton, fine powder. Keep in groups of 3 or more. Compatible with peaceful small fish. Avoid fish that may stress them. Regular water changes. Gentle filtration but strong current.