Parepare Shrimp

Caridina pareparensis

Family : Atyidae

InvertebrateFreshwatershrimp

The Parepare Shrimp is an uncommon species, brown-green with patterns. It is adaptable but prefers slightly hard water.

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Popularity

Freshwater shrimp

group keeping

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

This shrimp reaches 2-3 cm. Its coloration is brown-green with lighter spots and sometimes a clear dorsal line. The rostrum is medium length. Legs are slender. It lives in rivers of Sulawesi. Its behavior is peaceful and shy, often hiding among plants. It feeds on algae, detritus, and microorganisms. Reproduction is moderate; females carry 20-40 eggs. Juveniles are robust.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater rivers and streams, moderate current areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.5–7.5

GH4–8 °dGH

KH2–5 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

30 L

Min. group

Adult size

3 cm

Lifespan

2 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

moderate

Care notes

Temperature 24-28 °C, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 2-5. Minimum tank size 30 liters. Omnivorous, accepts shrimp foods, vegetables, and algae. Compatible with peaceful fish. A planted tank with hiding places is ideal. Gentle to moderate filtration. Regular water changes (20% weekly). Reproduction is possible without special intervention if parameters are stable.

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