Shadow shrimp are native to Taiwan, which is located in East Asia, and belong to the family of the shrimp (decapods), the family of the shrimp (decapods), and the genus Kawarinumaebi, and are characterized by having red and white, black and white, and other colors in their patterns. Its vivid body color makes it a very popular shrimp. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of shadow shrimp and how to keep them.
What is Shadow Shrimp?
The shadow shrimp is a species of shrimp in the order Prawns (Decapoda), family Prawnidae. The origin of the shadow shrimp is Taiwan in East Asia. The body color of the shadow shrimp is characterized by a pattern of red and white, black and white, and other colors.Shadow shrimp are often compared to red bee shrimp. The difference is that the shadow shrimp has an overall translucent and transparent appearance with a unique sheen (luster). Red Bee Shrimps have a more distinct coloration. Shadow shrimp are named according to color combinations and patterns. For example, there is the "Red Shadow Shrimp," which has a bright red body color with transparency and gloss, and the "Turquoise Shadow Shrimp," which has a beautiful combination of beautiful turquoise blue and white.
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How to keep shadow shrimp
Shadow Shrimp can be a bit of a difficult species to keep. The lifespan of the shadow shrimp is approximately 1-2 years. Their body size is about 2 to 3 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0. Shadow Shrimp, like tropical fish, require a heater in the winter because they originally prefer warmer climates.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, shadow shrimp have a mild temperament. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, the shadow shrimp may be attacked, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress. In addition, because the shadow shrimp itself is small, it may be preyed upon when mixed with some goldfish or tropical fish.Recommended species for mixing with shadow shrimp are killifish in general, neon tetras and other calasines, and small fish such as red fin fish. If you are not sure about the compatibility of the species you wish to mix with shadow shrimp, take measures such as adding water plants to create a hiding place for them.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep shadow shrimp want to breed them. To distinguish male and female shadow shrimp, males are more slender, have longer antennae, and smaller tail openings (tail limbs). In comparison, females have a rounder abdomen, shorter antennae, and larger tail limbs. The most important factors in breeding shadow shrimp are water temperature and water quality. First, the water temperature should be kept between 25°C and 27°C. The ideal water quality is near neutral acidic water, but as long as the water quality is good enough for shadow shrimp to live in, they will breed.Shadow shrimp attach their eggs to spawning beds and aquatic plants, so be sure to keep spawning beds and aquatic plants in your aquarium. It is not necessary to keep the hatched fry in a separate aquarium from the parents (adults), but adult males may attack the fry in rare cases, so be sure to provide a hiding place for them. Also, since shadow shrimp fry are very small, they may be sucked into the suction port of the filter you are using to stabilize the water quality and die because they cannot escape. If this is troublesome, simply wrapping a piece of gauze or other cloth around the inlet port is recommended.
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What to look for when keeping shadow shrimp
Shadow Shrimp are recommended for their ease of mixing and swimming, although they are a little quirky. One of the most difficult aspects of the Shadow Shrimp is the change in water temperature. Most people use heaters for shadow shrimp in the winter. As with tropical fish, the risk of mortality can be reduced by using a heater. However, the season in which shadow shrimp die the most in captivity is summer.This is a point of concern for those who keep shadow shrimp as well as tropical fish. This is because tropical fish rarely die in the summer. One of the reasons why shadow shrimp are vulnerable in the summer is that they do not like high water temperatures, and when the water temperature rises above 28°C (82°F), they can melt. Therefore, the water temperature should be kept below 27°C as much as possible, as the heat can cause their numbers to decrease before long. In summer, it is recommended to keep them in a place with low humidity to prevent the water temperature from rising. Shrimps, including shadow shrimp, are very sensitive to chemicals, so care should be taken when adding aquatic plants, since they are rarely killed by pesticides attached to aquatic plants. Despite these difficulties, shadow shrimp are very popular because of their bright body color and cute appearance. If you are interested in shadow shrimp, we recommend that you visit a specialty store.
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