Red Nose Shrimp
Caridina gracilirostris
Distinctive elongated red rostrum. Peaceful algae eater. Unlike Neocaridina/Caridina, this species needs slightly hard water. Cannot breed in pure freshwater — larvae require brackish conditions.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
shrimpType
1.5"Adult size
20 galMinimum tank
8+Group size
peacefulTemperament
73-82°FTemperature
7.0-8.0pH
6-15GH
algae, biofilm, detritusDiet
bottomSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Red Nose Shrimp
Design a complete aquascape around Red Nose Shrimp — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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