Family: Atyidae
Distribution: The exact origin of this Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis, or Marbled Dwarf Shrimp, is unknown, although it was bred in Germany as a hybrid.
PH: 6.5 – 7.0
Temperature: 20 – 28°C (68 – 82°F)
Hardness: 12 gH
Description: The White Pearl Shrimp, which grows up to 2.5 – 3 cm in length, is transparent with a white body and often a yellow cream line on its back. This species has black or brown eyes, and produces bright white eggs.
Diet: This Neocaridina feasts upon algae mostly, but can be fed live and frozen foods on occasions.
Breeding: The White Pearl Shrimp doesn’t have a larval stage and has the same breeding habits as the Blue Pearl Shrimp. Be careful not to house this species with other Neocaridinas, as they will interbreed and create an unattractive crossbred species.
Comments: This species can be kept in a tank as small as 12 litres in volume. Provide sand and plenty of plants for White Pearl Shrimp to thrive.
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Recommended Compatible Species: There is not a great deal of information as to compatible species, but give its small size, avoid housing White Pearl Shrimp with predatory fish.
Originally posted 2010-01-21 11:28:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
