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Babaulti shrimp

Caridina babaulti

Key facts

  • Temperature20–28 °C
  • pH6.5–7.5
  • Adult size2.5 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Atyidae
Origin
India
Size
2.5 cm
Temperature
20 – 28°C
pH
6.5 – 7.5
GH / KH / TDS
GH 5-15 / KH 2-8
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Water type
freshwater
Behavior
Pacific
Diet
Omnivorous (biofilm, algae, shrimp food)
Reproduction
offspring produced

Notes: A shrimp with stripes or green, brown, or reddish coloring, depending on the variety. Easy to care for and hardy; a good alternative to Neocaridina.

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