Tank setup
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Ghost Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Invertebrates
Shrimp
Common
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes sp.
Palaemonetes sp.
pH
6.5 - 8
Temperature
20° - 28 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
20 L
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A transparent scavenging shrimp usually sold cheaply as a feeder or cleanup animal. Hardy and useful, though large adults will catch fry and very small fish.
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Everything you need to keep Ghost Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Ghost Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 20–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Ghost Shrimp is omnivore — detritus, prepared foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Ghost Shrimp is generally scavenger; larger individuals may hunt. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized scavenger; larger individuals may hunt tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Ghost Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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