Atyopsis moluccensis · Moderate care · 20 gallon minimum
A large filter-feeding shrimp that fans the current for food; needs flow and a mature, food-rich tank.
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A bamboo shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) reaches about 3.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Give a bamboo shrimp a minimum of 20 gallons, with water at 73–82°F and a pH of 6.5–7.5. As a moderate-care, filter feeder species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Pair a bamboo shrimp with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
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