Description
Common name: Nth Qld Algae Shrimp
Latin name: Caridina wilkinsi
Maximum size: 3cm
Water chemistry: pH: 6.5-8; Hardness: soft to hard; Temperature: 18-26C
Setup: It is an Australian native shrimp found in the NT. Best kept in a well planted tank, away from fish which will eat or attack them.
Diet: The shrimps consume algae and other detritus, also good for clean up of unwanted food left overs.
Colour of shrimps varies and ranges from light green to redish. Only small, harmless fish such as small tetras, rasboras and livebearers are suitable for cohabitation.
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