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 Ninja Bee Shrimp Factoids

Origin

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong -- all wild caught

Temperature

Room temp and cooler fine.  Avoid warmer water.
Size 1 inch males.  Females a bit larger.
Age  Not quite two years

Substrate

Immaterial.  Use a contrasting color so you can see yours.

Security

Likes to lurk in the vegetation
Attitude Likes to change colors

Foods

Eats a little algae but prefers fish food
Water Sensitive to excess organics in the water

Breeding

Reported as easy.  Starts at seven months.
Sexing Males smaller than females

Threats

Hungry fish. Old water.  Dirty water.

 

 


 

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Brace of 1-inch ninja bee shrimp hiding behind a trapdoor snail.

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