FRESHWATER GIANT PRAWN (ROSENBERGII)
June 14, 2019
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Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 20 cm+
Temperament: Mostly peaceful, territorial to own kind
Preferred Water Parameters
Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 7.0-8.0
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
pH Level: 7.0-8.0
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range
Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific region
Reproduction
Bred for aquaculture overseas, but not normally bred in aquaria. Juveniles grow up in estuaries and migrate upstream into freshwater.
Feeding
Omnivorous, eats most fish foods.
Additional Comments
Also known as Cherabin, this large freshwater prawn makes a fascinating aquarium subject (and is great eating!) Adults develop very long purple claws. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are in the same tank.
June 14, 2019
by Web Support
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