Bamboo Shrimp - Atyopsis moluccensis
Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) – Gentle Filter Feeder for Peaceful Aquariums
Add unique function and beauty to your freshwater aquarium with the Bamboo Shrimp, a fascinating and peaceful invertebrate known for its fan-like feeding appendages and calm nature. These shrimp are excellent additions to community tanks, especially those with established biofilms and moderate flow.
Key Features:
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Distinctive appearance with a reddish-brown to tan body and cream-colored stripe along the back
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Filter-feeding behavior using delicate fans to capture particles from the water column
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Non-aggressive and ideal for peaceful community setups
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Active during low light and often seen perched in flow zones or near filter outflows
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Excellent for planted or aquascaped tanks with plenty of cover
Care Tips:
Bamboo Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable water quality, plenty of hiding places, and moderate to strong water flow where they can filter-feed. Avoid aggressive tankmates or bottom-feeders that may disturb them. They may supplement their diet with powdered or liquid invertebrate foods when natural particulates are low.
Graceful and intriguing, Atyopsis moluccensis adds both function and fascination to any freshwater setup focused on natural balance and gentle species.
Also commonly known as the Wood Shrimp. This beautiful shrimp is a filter feeder and does a great job feeding off the surfaces of the tank and eating matter off plants. They particularly love hanging around the foam cover of the filters, catching and eating the debris that gets caught around that area. Bamboo Shrimp are “detritivores” which means they collect particles in the water for food. With brush like hands they sift through an aquarium collecting food with a fun dance like movement. Very peaceful large invert that gets a rust red color with a cream stripe once comfortable. Great community addition!
