{"product_id":"atyopsis-spinipes-bamboo-shrimp","title":"Atyopsis spinipes (Bamboo Shrimp)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtyopsis spinipes (Bamboo Shrimp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtyopsis spinipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most fascinating freshwater shrimp available to aquarists. Unlike most shrimp that graze on algae or scavenge for food, Bamboo Shrimp are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efilter feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using their beautiful fan-shaped front legs to catch tiny food particles carried by the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese peaceful shrimp spend much of their time perched on rocks, driftwood or plant leaves in areas of moderate to strong water flow, patiently filtering microscopic food from the water. Their unique feeding behaviour makes them a captivating addition to well-established community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo Shrimp are completely peaceful and can be kept with other shrimp, snails and small community fish. They thrive in mature aquariums where a constant supply of suspended microorganisms is available. In newer or very clean aquariums, they may require supplemental feeding with powdered shrimp foods, finely crushed flakes or other foods designed for filter feeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir colour can vary from reddish-brown and tan to greenish or beige, often changing depending on their environment and mood. This natural camouflage makes each individual unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bamboo Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtyopsis spinipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Filter feeder; consumes suspended microorganisms, powdered invertebrate foods, finely crushed flakes and other microscopic foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for peaceful community aquariums with non-aggressive fish, shrimp and snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bamboo Shrimp never use their fan-like hands to grab food from the substrate. Instead, they hold them open in the current like tiny nets, catching microscopic food particles drifting through the water. When the fans are full, they carefully clean each one before returning it to the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bamboo Shrimp is a truly unique freshwater invertebrate that combines peaceful behaviour with fascinating natural feeding habits, making it a standout addition to any mature planted or community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOA-Livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41745208508549,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/Bambooshrimp.webp?v=1783149945","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/atyopsis-spinipes-bamboo-shrimp","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}