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Green Lace Shrimp
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green lace shrimp
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Scientific Name: Atyoida pilipes
Other Scientific Names: N/A
Common Name: Green Lace Shrimp
Other Common Names: Green Filter Feeder
Origin: South East Asia
Found in the wild: Yes
| PH Range: 6.5 - 7.8 Temperature Range: 72 - 80 F Hardness Range: 2 - 10 dkh Life Span: 1 - 2 years Gestation Period: 30 days |
Ideal pH: 7.2 Ideal Temperature: 75 F Ideal Hardness: 5 dkh Size: 2-3 inches Diet: Filter Feeder |
Green Lace Shrimp History
The Green Lace Shrimp is a new shrimp to the American Dwarf Shrimp hobby. This shrimp first started to gain popularity in 2007. Since its introduction to the hobby it has quickly gained popularity due to its relatively small size for a filter feeding shrimp.
Green Lace Shrimp Care
Green Lace Shrimp require nearly the same care as Bamboo Shrimp. They are filter feeders so they should be kept in only aquariums that are well established and have quite a bit of micro foods floating around the water column. These shrimp are smaller than Bamboo Shrimp but it is still recommended to keep them in an aquarium of 20 gallons or more.
Green Lace Shrimp Diet
Green Lace Shrimp are filter feeders, and because of this their food source has to be very small. Many well-established aquariums will produce all the food a filter feeding shrimp will need, but if supplemental feeding is necessary foods intended for filter feeders can be used as well as powdered flakes and algae powders. It is also important to have a moderate amount of water flow in the aquarium so the Green Lace Shrimp can effectively filter its food from the water coulumn.
Green Lace Shrimp Breeding
There is currently very little information about breeding Green Lace Shrimp. It is suspected that they are a low order shrimp (shrimp hatch in a larval form) and breed very similarly to Bamboo Shrimp. It is also suspected that the larva of this shrimp require brackish/full salt water to reach adult form.
Green Lace Shrimp Behavior
Green Lace Shrimp are extremely non-aggressive. This peaceful shrimp can be kept with anything that is not a threat to it. It will often be observed in a high flow area of the aquarium filtering the water for food. This shrimp seems to pick at the substrate much more than other filter feeding shrimp.
Special Notes
As with all aquatic invertebrates it is important to make sure copper does not get into the aquarium. Copper is toxic to all Dwarf Shrimp. Many medications contain elevated levels of copper, so it is recommended not to medicate an aquarium with Dwarf Shrimp in it.
What are Green Lace Shrimp?
Green Lace Shrimp (Atyopsis sp.) are freshwater filter-feeding shrimp that use fan-like appendages to catch microscopic food particles from the water. They are peaceful, unique, and ideal for established aquariums with moderate flow.
Are Green Lace Shrimp good for aquariums?
Yes, Green Lace Shrimp are excellent for aquariums. They help improve water clarity by removing floating debris and uneaten food, making them a natural and functional addition to planted and community tanks.
What do Green Lace Shrimp eat?
Green Lace Shrimp primarily eat microscopic particles in the water column, including biofilm, detritus, and fine foods. In clean tanks, they should be supplemented with powdered fish food, crushed flakes, or specialized shrimp foods.
Do Green Lace Shrimp need flowing water?
Yes, moderate water flow is essential. Green Lace Shrimp rely on current to bring food to their fans, so they thrive in tanks with filter outflow or gentle circulation.
Are Green Lace Shrimp aggressive?
No, Green Lace Shrimp are completely peaceful and non-aggressive. They do well with other calm fish and shrimp species but should not be kept with aggressive or predatory tank mates.
How big do Green Lace Shrimp get?
Green Lace Shrimp typically grow to about 2–3 inches, making them larger than most dwarf shrimp while still suitable for community aquariums.
Can Green Lace Shrimp live with cherry shrimp?
Yes, they can live with cherry shrimp and other dwarf shrimp species. Since they are filter feeders, they do not compete directly for food and coexist well in planted tanks.
Are Green Lace Shrimp hard to keep?
They are moderately easy to care for but do best in established tanks with stable parameters and adequate flow. Beginners can keep them successfully with proper setup and feeding.
Do Green Lace Shrimp clean algae?
Not directly. Unlike algae-eating shrimp, Green Lace Shrimp filter particles from the water rather than grazing on surfaces, but they still contribute to overall tank cleanliness.
Why are my Green Lace Shrimp not feeding?
If your shrimp are not actively fanning, it may indicate low water flow or insufficient suspended food. Increasing circulation or adding fine foods usually resolves this.
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