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Bumble Bee Shrimp

Caridina trifasciata

Bumble bee shrimp only grow to 3 cm long and eat algae. Bumble bee shrimp belong to the family Atydae. They have light black stripes down their backs like bumble bees. They prefer temperatures in the low to mid 20 C and slightly acidic water. Bumble bee shrimp will eat fish food, soft moss, vegetable matter, and soft algae. They are active and peaceable. Bumble bee shrimp are supposed to be easy to breed on a diet of fish food.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 1cm - 2cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Bumble Bee Shrimp (Caridina trifasciata)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
60 litres
Diet:
Omnivore
Origin:
India
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
3 cm
Family:
Atyids
Temperament:
Peaceful
pH:
6.5 - 7.5
Care Level:
Easy
Compatibility:
See Tank Mates Chart below

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