Vampire Shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Family: Atyidae • Origin: Various
Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis) is a peaceful shrimp reaching 5 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank size: 20 gallons.
Min Tank
20 gal
Max Size
5"
Temperature
75-84°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
8 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 5 inches
- • Temperature: 75-84°F
- • pH: 6.5-7.5
- • Can be kept alone or in pairs
- • peaceful temperament — safe with community fish
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet. Accepts foods appropriate for Atyidae species.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Atyidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 20 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 30 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 75–84°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical peaceful Atyidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 8 years
Ideal For
20 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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