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Aquatic Arts 1 Live Vampire Shrimp / Viper Shrimp | Freshwater Aquarium Filter Shrimp | Safe in Tetra / Guppy / Betta Fish Tanks
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Aquatic Arts 1 Live Vampire Shrimp / Viper Shrimp Features
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Vampire Shrimp are living, automatic aquarium filters - they use a feather-like clasper or holder on each side of their bodies to filter particles floating in the flow of your aquarium’s currents!
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These shrimp are able to change colors, ranging from a deep, silvery blue to a russet brown.
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Similar to Singapore Flower Shrimp in the way that they are extremely peaceful and filter water particles. However, these shrimp grow larger than Singapore Flower Shrimp.
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These are MUCH larger than dwarf shrimp, growing to a maximum size of 5 to 6 inches. Their diet can be supplemented with shrimp or fish foods, flakes, mineral supplements, etc.
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All Aquatic Arts plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee and free email support! We thoroughly inspect each shrimp before shipping to ensure they arrive alive and healthy.
About Aquatic Arts 1 Live Vampire Shrimp / Viper Shrimp
Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis) are among the most fascinating and unique aquariumanimals available. Also known as African Filter Shrimp, Viper Shrimp, Gabon Shrimp, andCameroon Shrimp, this giant but peaceful species is rare, but ideal for nano and plantedaquariums. It has highly variable and pretty blue, silver gray, brown, white, or rose pinkcoloration that can change several times per year. While sometimes reclusive, this shrimp canoften be seen waving its “fans” in the water current in an attempt to gather food matter. Unlikemany shorter-lived shrimp, the Vampire Shrimp can live for as long as 5 years with proper care!The Vampire Shrimp is a filter feeding shrimp and will position itself in areas of highest waterflow and use its filtering appendages to pull microorganisms, shed plant matter, and other finefood items from the water. In aquariums with multiple specimens, it’s fun to see several ofthese shrimp gathered in one area feeding together. They’re completely safe for dwarf shrimpaquariums, but do not tolerate temperatures as low as the temperatures that most dwarfshrimp enjoy. Vampire Shrimp require an aquarium with a heat element, oxygen-rich water, and a heavierpump current than many other shrimp species. Ample cover and hiding places are alsonecessary for the long-term well-being of the Vampire Shrimp. They can often be found towardthe back of the tank, hanging or perching on fixtures such as an internal mag pump or filter or atemperature gauge. This shrimp needs brackish water to breed, so breeding in a homeaquarium is nearly impossible.CARE GUIDELINES: - Temperature: 75° - 84° F (24° - 28.8° C)- pH: 6.5 - 7.5- KH: 3 - 10 dKH- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons- Average adult size: 5 - 6 inches (12.7 - 15.2 cm)- Average purchase size: 1 - 3 inches (2.5 - 7.6 cm)- WARNING: Copper is toxic to inverte
