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Freshwater shrimp care guide

Ghost Shrimp

Freshwater aquarium livestock

Transparent scavenging shrimp; exact species sold under this name can vary.

Starter tank5+ gal
Temperature68–82°F
pH6.5–8
Group guide5+

Planning your aquarium

The library starting point is 5+ US gallons. The suggested starting social group is 5 or more.

A mature aquarium with stable parameters and grazing surfaces is usually more important than chasing a precise score. Avoid rapid changes in water chemistry.

Water and tankmates

Transparent scavenging shrimp; exact species sold under this name can vary.

Shrimp and especially their young can be prey for fish. Provide dense cover and confirm compatibility before mixing species. Avoid copper-based aquarium medicines unless specifically confirmed invertebrate-safe.

Food and feeding

Food options: Shrimp pellets, Sinking foods, Biofilm.

Preserve biofilm and natural grazing surfaces. Add supplementary food sparingly to avoid polluting the water.

Compatibility

The current rule-based checker does not list a dedicated pairing warning for this species. That does not mean every pairing is safe; review temperament, adult size, diet, habitat and water requirements.