Tadpole Shrimp Care Guide
Triops cancriformis
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Bioload Score
400
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 7.0 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 5L (1 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Worldwide
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; eats detritus, algae, chopped carrots and small live foods.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in community tanks with larger fish that do not see them as food.
Good to Know
Tadpole Shrimp are considered living fossils, with a lineage dating back over 200 million years.
Gender Differences
Females tend to be larger and more robust.
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