Opae Ula Care Guide
Halocaridina rubra
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Bioload Score
20
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 1.5 cm / 0.6"
- Temperature
- 18–29°C (64–84°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 5L (1 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Hawaii
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
They primarily eat biofilm and algae grown on rocks, and have developed a reputation for not needing too much food outside of this source (to a length of years without keeper added food being necessary)
Community Compatibility
There are few tankmates in the aquarium trade that go well with this species, with the primary contenders being a few snails. Fish that will tolerate their brackish water requirements, but also not eat a 0.6 inch shrimp, are hard to come by.
Good to Know
Opae Ula need brackish water, with a salinity of 1.010 - 1.015sg.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger, with a more vibrant color.
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