Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus · family Palaemonidae
Also: Glass Shrimp
Parameters
- Temperature
- 18–27 °C
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 5–20 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 40 L
- Maximum size
- up to 4 cm
- Group size
- min 5, ideal 8
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 1–1 years
Pros and cons
- Very cheap — great for first experiments
- Transparent body looks great on dark substrate
- Efficiently cleans leftover food
- Breeds in freshwater (unlike amano)
- Short lifespan (1 year)
- Often sold sick and starved
- Old females can be slightly aggressive to small fish
Description
Ghost shrimp — the cheapest at the shop ($1–2 each). Often sold as 'feeder for big fish', but lives and breeds with proper care.
FAQ
- Can ghost shrimp be mixed with cherry shrimp?
- Not recommended. Ghost shrimp are larger (4 cm vs 3 cm) and occasionally attack small or juvenile cherries. Better kept separately.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Palaemonetes paludosus · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22