Family: Caridina
Distribution: Caridina sp., or Malaya Shrimp, is distributed in Malaysian waters.
PH: 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 22– 30°C (72 – 86°F)
Hardness: 2 – 5 dKH
Description: Malaya Shrimp are new to the hobby and not a great deal is known about them in that sense, but this Caridina makes a visually appealing addition to any aquarium. Small in size – 2.5 cm in length on average – this Malayan dwarf shrimp can range in colours, often leading to its misidentification. The Malaya Shrimp can have colours ranging from blue, red, green, brown and gold. Males are smaller, not as colourful and lack the white lines of the females, but they are by no means bland.
Diet: This Caridina may be fed algae foods, fish flakes and typical fish food pellets. The Malaya Shrimp is not a fussy eater and can be also fed lettuce, spinach, zucchini and the occasional bloodworm. Be careful not to overfeed this species. If it doesn’t appear to be searching the tank for food, it may be worth feeding them at night and providing them with more hiding spots.
Breeding: The pregnant female Malaya Shrimp will hold around 50 eggs; it will take around 15 days for these to hatch into larvae. The Malaya Shrimp has a larval stage of about three days, after which small, fully developed shrimps will appear. This species does not require brackish water to breed effectively. Young shrimp will not display the distinctive markings of the adults until they reach a larger size.
Comments: You could easily keep a colony of Malaya Shrimp in a 65 gallon tank. Provide rocks and hiding places – and be careful to always provide good clean water. You will need to keep the level of organic waste in your tank to an absolute minimum.
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Recommended Compatible Species: This species is most likely suited to other dwarf shrimp species and, according to reports, does not cross with other shrimp.
Originally posted 2009-12-20 11:15:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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