Tank setup
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Bamboo Shrimp. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
Where to buy
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What Bamboo Shrimp costs in South Africa
3 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R180
cheapest of 2 shops today
R136med R180R192
Good priceDown 11.1% versus the previous two months
SA median R180 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A fascinating filter-feeding shrimp that uses its fan-like appendages to catch food particles from the water column. They are peaceful and require a mature tank with good water flow.
Key traits
shrimp
filter feeder
peaceful
easy
community
medium
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Bamboo Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Bamboo Shrimp is filter feeder. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Bamboo Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Bamboo Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R125–195 · Average: R148
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