Malaysian shrimp

Caridina serrata

Family : Atyidae

InvertebrateFreshwatershrimp

Small peaceful freshwater shrimp, easy to keep, ideal for nano tanks.

Malaysian shrimp — photo 1 sur 3 — Chen Q-H, Chen W-J, Zheng X-Z, Guo Z-L (2020) Two freshwater shrimp species of the genus Caridina (Decapoda, Caridea, Atyidae) from Dawanshan Island, Guangdong, China, with the description of a new species. ZooKeys 923: 15-32. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.923.48593 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.01 / 3

Popularity

Freshwater shrimp

group keeping

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Biotope

Southeast Asia

Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Description

Caridina serrata is a small shrimp up to 3 cm. It has a translucent body with dot and line patterns. It is very active and moves in groups. It feeds on algae and detritus. It is easy to breed in aquariums. It prefers soft and acidic water. It is a hardy species but sensitive to sudden changes.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater streams and rivers

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6–7

GH2–6 °dGH

KH1–4 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Herbivore

Min. tank

20 L

Min. group

Adult size

3 cm

Lifespan

1.5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Eggs (easy in aquarium)

Care notes

Temperature 22-26°C, pH 6.0-7.0, GH 2-6, KH 1-4. Moderate lighting. Omnivorous diet: algae, vegetables, shrimp food. Minimum tank 20L. Group of 10+ recommended. Compatible with peaceful fish. Avoid predatory fish. Sensitive to copper and high nitrates.

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