Key Points
- Bright red coloration (varies by grade)
- Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly
- Excellent algae and biofilm eaters
- Breed easily in freshwater
- Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
Care Requirements (condensed)
- Tank: 5 gallons+
- Temp: 68–78°F
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets
- Setup: Plants, moss, low flow, stable parameters
Behavior
- Completely peaceful
- Safe with:
- Small community fish
- Not safe with:
- Cichlids (will be eaten)
- Thrive in colonies
Breeding
- Very easy to breed
- No special setup required
- Females carry visible eggs (“berried”)
- Babies hatch as miniature shrimp
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