Red Nose Shrimp Caridina gracilirostris
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Caridina gracilirostris
Origin region
Vietnam & SE Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
3.00
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–10.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam & SE Asia
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Breeds in brackish; larvae develop in saltwater.
Notes
Slender shrimp with red rostrum; brackish-tolerant, algae grazer.