Ghost shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
InvertebratesFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 20 L
- Maximum size
- 4 cm
- Temperature
- 18–27 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Group size
- ≥ 4
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The ghost shrimp from the south-eastern United States is almost transparent, so you can see its gut and the eggs beneath a female's tail. It is often sold cheaply and in large numbers, sometimes even as feeder stock.
It is an effective cleaner that removes leftover food and film, but it is distinctly more predatory than a dwarf shrimp: very small fish and shrimp fry are not always safe. Keep it in a small group in cool to moderate water with plenty of hiding places, as it is vulnerable right after moulting.
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