Macrobrachium Tenellum (Equador shrimp)
Origin: Equador and outside. Appearance: They have a milk-white body and the claws can turn red or blue. Juveniles have a red-brown striped body. Adults are brown.
Sexing: Life span: Size: Up to 12cm. Sexually mature: Gestation: Character: Can be aggressive towards fish. Tank setup: From 70 liters. Make sure there are plenty of hding places and leaves.
Waterconditions: Temperature of 20-30ºC with soft water. Feeding: Will eat algae, excessive food, cooked vergetables, special shrimp food and frozen food. The also like to eat snails and fish. Breeding: Young need brackish/salt water to grow up. Tank mates: Copyright photos: © Gnoky
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