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Bamboo / Rock / Fan Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)

$2999 CAD
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SKU: 400000007748

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Bamboo / Rock / Fan Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)

Description

Bamboo / Rock / Fan Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis), a fascinating filter-feeding species:

Species Overview

  • Scientific Name: Atyopsis moluccensis
  • Common Names: Bamboo Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Fan Shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Singapore Flower Shrimp
  • Origin: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka)
  • Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in)
  • Lifespan: 1–2 years (occasionally up to 6 years in ideal conditions)
  • Temperament: Peaceful, non-aggressive
  • Care Level: Intermediate (due to feeding requirements) 

Tank Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (larger is better for stable food supply)
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
    • pH: 6.5–7.5 (tolerates 6.0–8.0)
    • GH: 6–8 dGH
    • KH: 2–6
    • TDS: 150–200 ppm
  • Flow: Moderate to strong current (essential for feeding)
  • Décor:
    • Rocks, driftwood, and plants for perching
    • Smooth surfaces near filter outflow for feeding
  • Lighting: Moderate
  • Cover: Tight lid—shrimp may climb out during molting 

Diet & Feeding

  • Feeding Method: Filter-feeder using fan-like appendages
  • Natural Diet: Micro-particles, detritus, plankton
  • In Captivity:
    • Powdered foods (e.g., spirulina powder, Bacter AE)
    • Crushed flakes, micro pellets
    • Occasional live/frozen micro foods (baby brine shrimp)
  • Feeding Tips:
    • Ensure strong water flow so food stays suspended
    • Target-feed near their perch if tank lacks natural micro-foods
    • Avoid bottom-only feeding—they do not scavenge like other shrimp 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful: Ideal for community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish
  • Good Tankmates:
    • Tetras, Rasboras, Otocinclus, Corydoras, Kuhli Loaches
    • Other peaceful shrimp (Amano, Neocaridina)
  • Avoid:
    • Aggressive fish (Cichlids, large Barbs, Puffers)
    • Predatory species that may nip at shrimp 

Breeding

  • Difficulty: Very high in freshwater tanks
  • Reason: Larvae require brackish/marine conditions to develop
  • Notes:
    • Females carry eggs under abdomen
    • Eggs hatch into planktonic larvae that drift downstream in nature
    • Successful captive breeding is extremely rare 

Special Considerations

  • Sensitive to sudden water changes—acclimate slowly
  • Needs mature, established tanks with biofilm and micro-particles
  • Molting: Provide hiding spots during molt (they are vulnerable)
  • Lifespan depends heavily on food availability and water quality 

Specifications
  • Category
    Shrimps
  • Species Type
    Filter-Feeding Shrimp
  • Water Temperature
    72°F to 79°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    10 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Acidic, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Planted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots
  • Behaviour
    Scavengers

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Bamboo / Rock / Fan Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)

$2999 CAD

Bamboo / Rock / Fan Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis), a fascinating filter-feeding species:

Species Overview

  • Scientific Name: Atyopsis moluccensis
  • Common Names: Bamboo Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Fan Shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Singapore Flower Shrimp
  • Origin: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka)
  • Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in)
  • Lifespan: 1–2 years (occasionally up to 6 years in ideal conditions)
  • Temperament: Peaceful, non-aggressive
  • Care Level: Intermediate (due to feeding requirements) 

Tank Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (larger is better for stable food supply)
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
    • pH: 6.5–7.5 (tolerates 6.0–8.0)
    • GH: 6–8 dGH
    • KH: 2–6
    • TDS: 150–200 ppm
  • Flow: Moderate to strong current (essential for feeding)
  • Décor:
    • Rocks, driftwood, and plants for perching
    • Smooth surfaces near filter outflow for feeding
  • Lighting: Moderate
  • Cover: Tight lid—shrimp may climb out during molting 

Diet & Feeding

  • Feeding Method: Filter-feeder using fan-like appendages
  • Natural Diet: Micro-particles, detritus, plankton
  • In Captivity:
    • Powdered foods (e.g., spirulina powder, Bacter AE)
    • Crushed flakes, micro pellets
    • Occasional live/frozen micro foods (baby brine shrimp)
  • Feeding Tips:
    • Ensure strong water flow so food stays suspended
    • Target-feed near their perch if tank lacks natural micro-foods
    • Avoid bottom-only feeding—they do not scavenge like other shrimp 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful: Ideal for community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish
  • Good Tankmates:
    • Tetras, Rasboras, Otocinclus, Corydoras, Kuhli Loaches
    • Other peaceful shrimp (Amano, Neocaridina)
  • Avoid:
    • Aggressive fish (Cichlids, large Barbs, Puffers)
    • Predatory species that may nip at shrimp 

Breeding

  • Difficulty: Very high in freshwater tanks
  • Reason: Larvae require brackish/marine conditions to develop
  • Notes:
    • Females carry eggs under abdomen
    • Eggs hatch into planktonic larvae that drift downstream in nature
    • Successful captive breeding is extremely rare 

Special Considerations

  • Sensitive to sudden water changes—acclimate slowly
  • Needs mature, established tanks with biofilm and micro-particles
  • Molting: Provide hiding spots during molt (they are vulnerable)
  • Lifespan depends heavily on food availability and water quality 
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