Description
A very attractive and highly sought after small freshwater shrimp, Red Wine Shrimp are an ideal invertebrate for nano tanks and thrive in planted tanks. Red Wine Shrimp are great scavengers that will help keep a tank clean of uneaten food.
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Features of Red Wine Shrimp:
- Alternating bright white and deep "wine" red bars
- Female shrimp typically are more colourful and much bigger than the males
- The average lifespan is 1-2 years
- Excellent scavengers
- Grows to 2.3-3cm
Red Wine Shrimp : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Red Wine Shrimp:
The recommended aquarium for a small group of Red Wine Shrimp should be least 30 litres. You’ll likely need much larger tanks if you’re planning on introducing some tank mates or aquarium plants.
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Red Wine Shrimp Tank Mate Compatibility:
Red Wine Shrimp are a peaceful and non-aggressive invertebrate. They are happy in large or small groups with others of their kind. Avoid larger species of fish that will make a snack out of them.
Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Red Wine Shrimp
Red Wine Shrimp Diet:
Red Wine Shrimp Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lighting for Red Wine Shrimp
Red Wine Shrimp don't require any specific lights, however their colour really pops under good lighting. If keeping live plants, ensure sufficient lighting for health plant growth.
Aquarium Filter for Red Wine Shrimp
Red Wine Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a good filtration system is very necessary to maintain a clean and healthy aquarium. They prefer a gentle flow rate as they can easily be pushed around if the flow rate is too high. Popular choices for shrimp tanks are sponge filters & hang on filters.
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Aquarium Heaters for Red Wine Shrimp
This species enjoys temperatures between 21 - 25° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
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Aquatic Plants for Red Wine Shrimp
Red Wine Shrimp do best in tanks with plenty of live aquarium plant. Plants can provide cover and protection for molting shrimp and shrimplets. Aquatic plants also grow biolfilm, a nutritious food source for shrimp that shrimp love to graze.
Aquarium Decorations for Red Wine Shrimp
Artificial plants and aquarium ornaments are all suitable for shrimp tanks. They provide additional surface area for nutritious algae growth, protection, and surface area for beneficial bacteria growth for a healthy aquarium.
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Aquarium Substrate for Red Wine Shrimp
Aquarium sand, and fine to moderately sized gravels are all good substrates for your shrimp tank. Aqua soil and nutrient rich substrates can also be used for planted aquariums.
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