Neocaridina Heteropoda
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Heteropoda is a wild caught shrimp that is herbivorous in nature. In the aquaria, it prefers a well planted tank and moss or plants like riccia will provide them with biofilm for them to eat, but they will eventually also need to be provided with regular food such as algae wafers, catfish or shrimp pellets, or blancheds vegetables like zucchini and spinach. They will also readily accept frozen bloodworms or brineshrimp.
Heteropoda is a small and peaceful shrimp. However it is best not to keep any other members of the Neocaridina family unless trying to crossbreed. It can be kept with Caridinas and other shrimp outside of the Neocaridina genus. They can be kept in a community tank though shouldn't be kept with aggressive or nippy fish. Heteropoda is the most common type of shrimp aquarist keep, although typically the red color morph is kept, not the wild type. These shrimp, as well as Palemonetes Paludosus, are considered the easiest shrimp to keep in the aquaria. There are many variants of Heteropoda. Here is a list of some of the variants: |