Sri Lanka Dwarf Shrimp (Caridina simoni)

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Sri Lanka Dwarf Shrimp

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Sri Lanka Dwarf Shrimp

Caridina simoni

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

19 Litres (5 US G.)

Size

2.5-3 cm (1-1.2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.8

Temp.

22.2-27.8°C (72 -82 °F)

Water Hardness

2-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years





Alternative names

Sri Lanka Dwarf Shrimp

Synonyms

Caridina brachydactyla, Caridina wyckii typica, Caridina nilotica var. brachydactyla

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Unknown.

Diet

Algae in Freshwater.

Feeding regime

Unknown.

Environment Specifics

Freshwater With Moss.

Behaviour

Mostly Calm among all the creatures (at the bottom of the food chain).

Identification

Unknown.

Pictures

External links

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