Scientific Name
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Neocaridina sp.
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Common Names
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Natty Browns, Algae Eating Shrimp
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Origin
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Asia
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Water Parameters
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Temp: 65 to 78 PH: 6.5 to 8.0 Total Hardness: 100 to 500
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Feeding
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Scavenger, Algae, Detritus, Dead Plant and animal matter, flakes and pellets
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Maximum Size
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1 inch
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Breeding
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Temp: 70 to 75 PH: 6.5 to 8 Total Hardness: 100 to 500 Notes: Completely Evolved
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Compatibility
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Species With Possible Hybridization: Cherry Red Shrimp Safe to Mix With: small tetras, dwarf rainbow fish, snails, Cherry Res, Browns, Rainbow Shrimp, Green Shrimp, Filter Feeder Shrimp, Any Cardina sp. Never Mix With: Large Macrobrachium, Larger fish, most crayfish, crabs
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Additional Comments
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These are a great first freshwater Invertebrate. They are super hardy and easy to breed. They are a better option than a Cherry Red for a tank with fish. The fish will have a hardier time seeing the shrimp to eat them.
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