Red Nose Shrimp Care Guide
Caridina gracilirostris
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Bioload Score
1060
PeacefulAdvanced
- Max Size
- 3.5 cm / 1.4"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 30L (8 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivorous grazer that feeds on algae, biofilm, detritus and small particles of plant and animal matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful dwarf shrimp, small rasboras, tiny peaceful tetras, Otocinclus and freshwater snails.
Good to Know
Caridina gracilirostris is known as the Pinocchio or Red Nose Shrimp because its remarkably elongated rostrum projects conspicuously from the front of its head.
Gender Differences
Mature females are larger and deeper-bodied, often with a broader abdomen and visible ovaries, while males are smaller and slimmer.
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