Ghost Shrimp
Called the ghost shrimp because of its transparent appearance this shrimp has been in the aquarium hobby was a very long time and is often sold as a feeder shrimp, however, it can also be kept as a pet.
Profile
Care: Easy
Size: 2.5-5cm (1-2inches)
Lifespan: 1-2 years
Food: Flakes, pellets, vegetables, algae wafers
pH: 7-8
Temp: 18-28*C (65-82F)
dkh: 3-15
Breeding
Breeding ghost shrimp is difficult because they give birth to larvae and not miniature versions of themselves. The larvae have a high mortality rate and when they are hatch they have to be fed powdered algae (such as Spirulina) and must be kept in a breeding tank so that they are not eaten by their parents or other inhabitants of the aquarium. It is easier to breed ghost shrimp in a pond because the larvae have a lot of food there and also a lot more hiding places.
Profile
Care: Easy
Size: 2.5-5cm (1-2inches)
Lifespan: 1-2 years
Food: Flakes, pellets, vegetables, algae wafers
pH: 7-8
Temp: 18-28*C (65-82F)
dkh: 3-15
Breeding
Breeding ghost shrimp is difficult because they give birth to larvae and not miniature versions of themselves. The larvae have a high mortality rate and when they are hatch they have to be fed powdered algae (such as Spirulina) and must be kept in a breeding tank so that they are not eaten by their parents or other inhabitants of the aquarium. It is easier to breed ghost shrimp in a pond because the larvae have a lot of food there and also a lot more hiding places.
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