Ghost shrimp care
Palaemonetes paludosus
Ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) grows to about 4 cm (1.6 in) and needs a tank of at least 20 liters (5 US gallons). Keep it at 18–28 °C (64–82 °F) with a pH of 7–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size4 cm · 1.6 in
Smallest tank20 L · 5 gal
Temperature18–28 °C · 64–82 °F
pH7–8
GroupGroups of 3+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
AngelfishFancy goldfishParadise fishRosy barbPictus catfishClown loachYoyo loachDiscusKribensisConvict cichlidOscarJack Dempsey
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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