It is also called the flower shrimp, wood shrimp, Singapore wood shrimp, Asian fan shrimp, and the marble shrimp. u/PukeEmNNukem. Close • Posted by. comment. It should be housed with peaceful fish that will not pose a threat of eating these shrimp. Male or female? This is an archived forum with lots of information. In the second picture the working left to right, the shrimp half in the photo I think is a male, the red shrimp with the whitish cracks in its shell is a female about to moult, the shrimp closest to the front is a male, beside that one looking at the camera is a male and behind him another female. babaulti, and Ghost shrimp. The female Cherry shrimp are brighter in color and are larger compared to the males. An established freshwater aquarium of at least 50 litres with plenty of hiding places and mature substrate are the ideal setup for the Shrimp. How long does this dance usually last? Finally, Bamboo Shrimp seem to like tanks with sponge filters on powerful HOB power filter intakes. Fresh water shrimp have not been used for a very long time in the U.S.A, but thanks to their voracious algae eating appetite, they are quickly become very popular among aquarium owners everywhere. Close • Posted by. They're the largest in my new tank! Water COCKROACHES! Posted at 23:44h in Fresh water, Fresh water fishes technical sheets by Acquascaping Lab. Female dwarf shrimp carry their eggs safely tucked between their back legs (swimmerettes), where they are protected by their extended belly plates. or would this cause too much (if any?) They're the largest in my new tank! Moderator: Mustafa. Genus of Bamboo Shrimp: Atyopsis. 3) i'm interested in getting bamboo shrimp. This means they have a much rounder 'belly' than males, in which the body plates form a straight line to the tail rather than a curve. Understand its probably due to a female molting or releasing her hormones? But I feel that if you want a colorful and happy Betta all you need to do is some research and be careful when adding a Betta to a community tank. Bamboo Shrimp Bamboo shrimp originally belong to the southeastern parts of Asia. Male or female? u/HoldingOnToYo-ou. I have no idea whether they are male or female, but if I were to judge by their fuller carapace over their pleopod area, I'd guess female. I am using Tetra whisper filter and I think it is good enough. Differences between the sexes is easily noticeable with the male being larger than the female. It is not just used as a food source, but is also quite popular as a pet. 100% Upvoted. Bamboo Shrimp, also known as Singapore Shrimp, are one of the largest freshwater shrimp available in the aquarium hobby today, … Is this little one male or female?? Ive noticed there is a difference in colours between male and female bamboo shrimp. The bamboo shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a filter shrimp species found in Southeast Asia. share. Bamboo Shrimp & Pics. Does that make more sense? BAMBOO SHRIMP – Atyopsis Moluccensis – facts info. In the United States, it is sold as a community-tank invertebrate. I have a heavily planted 10 gallon tank and I am keep a female bamboo shrimp in it. Has taken out two young (and much smaller) Ember Tetras which had been introduced to the tank.