Pinocchio Shrimp (2 CM)
£4.05
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The Pinocchio shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris), also known as the red nose or Rudolph shrimp, is a small, algae-eating freshwater and brackish crustacean famous for its exceptionally long, cartoonish red rostrum (nose).
75 in stock
Description
Physical Characteristics
- Size: Grows up to 3.5 to 4 cm (about 1.5 inches).
- Appearance: A transparent or clear body with a prominent, elongated bright red nose/rostrum that can actually regenerate if broken.
- Sexual Dimorphism: Males often feature distinct lateral red lines down their bodies, while females tend to be larger, stronger in red coloration on the nose, or more purely transparent.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
- Origin: Native to the Indo-Pacific region, spanning a wide range from Japan and Fiji through Indonesia to Madagascar and Southeast Asia.
- Environment: Found primarily in brackish estuaries, coastal mangroves, marshes, and lower freshwater river stretches.
Aquarium Care & Requirements
- Tank Size: Minimum of a 10 to 20-gallon tank recommended for a small group.
- Water Parameters: Temperature between 22°C–26°C (72–80°F), pH levels of 6.5–7.8. While they tolerate freshwater well, they naturally hail from brackish environments and appreciate stable conditions.
- Behavior: Peaceful, active swimmers that are notable climbers and notorious jumpers—a secure aquarium lid is a must.
- Diet: Omnivorous scavengers that excel at eating various types of algae (like hair algae) and biofilm, supplemented by sinking shrimp pellets or blanched vegetables.
Breeding
- Difficulty: Extremely difficult and uncommon in home aquariums.
- Larval Stage: While females carry green eggs, the hatched fry require a planktonic phase in brackish or saltwater environments to survive and mature.
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