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Shrimp – Darwin Red Nose Algae Shrimp
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Darwin Red Nose Algae Shrimp
Caridina gracilirostris – also known as the Pinocchio Shrimp, Red-Nosed Shrimp, and Rocket Shrimp, the Rhinoceros Shrimp has a large, rhinoceros-shaped nose. Other names for the shrimp are Rocket, Mosquito, and Needlenose (which make sense when you see how this shrimp moves).
Natural Habitat
Caridina gracilirostris is found throughout Madagascar, Japan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia (Kalimantan, Lesser Sunda Is., Papua, Sulawesi, Sumatera), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak), Palau, Philippines, Singapore, Province of China (Provinces of China (main island)), Taiwan and Thailand.
Characteristics and Behaviour
Red Nose shrimp have a transparent body usually with the exception of males, who feature vivid red noses. But if their nose snaps off, these creatures are actually able to regenerate it. Please do not mutilate them on purpose!
Pinocchio shrimp don’t behave much differently from other caridinas. They are good-natured and will spend most of their time scavenging for food, but they’re especially skilled at cleaning up your aquarium from algae and plant matter. Watching them is entertaining because Pinocchio shrimps are fast swimmers!
Ideal Water Conditions and Environment
The red nose shrimp, a type of freshwater crustacean that originates from brackish water, is difficult to keep in a freshwater tank. They require some level of salinity and keeping an eye on your water parameters will be necessary if you decide to keep these shrimp in your tank. It is recommended that you fill the aquarium with vegetation like java moss and anubias because they will provide nutrition for the shrimps as well as hiding spots- things that shouldn’t be taken for granted.
Specifications
- Name : Darwin Red Nose Algae Shrimp
- Care : Easy
- Size: Current 1.5cm (maxiumum 5cm)
- Diet : Omnivore
- PH : 6-7
- Temperature : 21 – 24 degrees
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 cm |
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