Flower Shrimp (Bamboo Shrimp)

(Grows to 5")(Size 2 to 3" , males are larger than females.) (Temp 72-79) A filter feeding shrimp from Singapore.  Feed micro foods such as baby brine and infusoria, will also nibble on micro algaes. We also use "Coral Frenzy" and liquid Phytoplankton.  Frozen bloodworms make them look red.  (Atyopsis moluccensis)


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Feeding: The Flower Shrimp feeds using specialized fan-like appendages near its head to filter small food particles from the water. If kept in a well-established planted tank, there is usually enough suspended particulate matter to feed the shrimp. If, however, it does not appear to be getting enough to eat, a turkey baster may be used to squirt some zoo- and phytoplankton near the shrimp when it is in the feeding position.