El freshwater shrimp It is an invertebrate very easy to keep in the aquarium, although they are not always easy to find. Its function is to naturally control algae or snail pests that may arise in the aquarium.
The giant shrimp, better known as the African shrimp It falls within the group of shrimp known as filter feeders. It is native to tropical areas of the African continent and South America. Much claimed by fans for his work as a cleaner.
It is very peaceful and very act for aquariums. Although you just have to keep in mind that it should not be mixed with aggressive species or fish. Neither are species that are smaller than shrimp. It is not advisable to have it together with other species of invertebrates of the so-called claw scavengers that could end up damaging it.
An invertebrate act for aquariums
It is one of the largest invertebrates of its kind. It can reach 15 cm. Despite its large volume is totally peaceful for other species that coexist with it and does not harm plants. Although it may happen that in your movements you can damage some.
It has some features for defense. The feather dusters on the front legs. These can be hidden at will and can be used as a defense system. Although the most common is that he chooses to take refuge among the decorative objects and does not raise a fight. Hence it is necessary for him to live with peaceful fish.
Habitat in the aquarium
You do not need many resources. Feeds on microorganisms. If there were not enough, I would have given him frozen food. The aquarium should have a regular air flow with optimal filtration. Thus it will have a minimal presence of nitrogen compounds. The temperature ranges between 20 and 28ºC, being the most appropriate to keep it between 24 and 26ºC.
Not being a very active invertebrate, the shrimp needs hiding places. Roots and decoration will be your hiding place. It is more advisable to have a couple of freshwater shrimp. They are more showy and a large aquarium is not required either.
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