Family: Caridina
Distribution: The Dark Green Shrimp has its origins in India. Little is known about its specific distribution.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 20– 28°C (68 – 82°F)
Hardness: 4 – 10 dH
Description: The Dark Green Shrimp male will reach about 3 cm; females are slightly larger and fatter. Females have a much darker green hue than males and the species does not change colour throughout its lifespan.
Diet: Feed this dwarf shrimp once a day and not to excess. Too much food can kill shrimp, not to mention ruin the quality of the water. Shrimp are scavengers and, by their very nature, are used to going for days without food.
Breeding: The female Dark Green Shrimp produces bright lime green eggs which contrast against its dark green body. The offspring, when hatched, is very small, and dark red in colour. But the young will grow rapidly – doubling in size within 10 days – and it won’t be long before they are at adult size.
Comments: Try not to change the water temperature and chemistry too often. Make sure you keep a low level of soluble waste and keep the water clean at all times to allow this species to flourish. Overall, this is a good species for newcomers to the hobby.
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Recommended Compatible Species: This shrimp is easy to maintain but should not be housed with large, aggressive fish. You may choose to put the Dark Green Shrimp in a one-species tank.
Originally posted 2009-12-20 10:59:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
