Ghost Shrimp Macrobrachium lanchesteri
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Macrobrachium lanchesteri
Origin region
Vietnam & SE Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam & SE Asia
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg carrier; large larvae may need brackish water.
Notes
Transparent prawn; peaceful; farmed as feeder and clean-up shrimp.