The Red Nose Shrimp is a distinctive freshwater shrimp recognised by its long, bright red rostrum (nose) and transparent body. An active and graceful swimmer, it spends much of its time picking at algae and biofilm on plants, driftwood, and aquarium surfaces. Unlike many dwarf shrimp, it is often seen swimming openly throughout the aquarium, making it an interesting and highly visible addition to planted tanks. While adults live happily in freshwater, their larvae require brackish water to develop, so they will not reproduce successfully in a typical community aquarium. Adults typically grow to about 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caridina gracilirostris |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 3cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.8 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 4 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Red Nose Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris)
The Red Nose Shrimp is a distinctive freshwater shrimp recognised by its long, bright red rostrum (nose) and transparent body. An active and graceful swimmer, it spends much of its time picking at algae and biofilm on plants, driftwood, and aquarium surfaces. Unlike many dwarf shrimp, it is often seen swimming openly throughout the aquarium, making it an interesting and highly visible addition to planted tanks. While adults live happily in freshwater, their larvae require brackish water to develop, so they will not reproduce successfully in a typical community aquarium. Adults typically grow to about 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caridina gracilirostris |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 3cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.8 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 4 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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