Bamboo Shrimp
Bamboo shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a freshwater shrimp native to southeast Asia. This species has no documented history of introduction despite its use in the aquarium trade in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Holding of Bamboo shrimp has become very popular in Europe and nowadays is becoming increasingly attractive in the USA as well. They are also called many different names such as Fan Shrimp, Filter Shrimp, Asian Filter Shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Timber Shrimp, Singapore Shrimp, Marble Shrimp, Mountain Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Maluku Shrimp, and Flower Shrimp. I will give you a detailed guide about care, diet, and breeding Bamboo shrimp.
Bamboo shrimp is probably one of the most strange and interesting shrimp in this hobby. Despite their impressive size, they are very peaceful and quiet. They are gentle giants which do not care about anything but the flow. Their color is relatively variable. Bamboo shrimp can be easily kept with other dwarf shrimp, snails, or non-aggressive fish in the aquarium.
They are very cool creatures. It is really fun to watch how they bulldoze their way past other shrimp, plants, rocks and climb over each other to get a better feeding spot.
Bamboo Shrimp Recipe
Fan shrimp, Filter Shrimp, Asian Filter Shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Timber shrimp, Singapore Shrimp, Marble Shrimp, Mountain Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Maluku shrimp, and Flower shrimp.
In 1849, De Haan wrote an original descriptionof Atya moluccensis.In 1925, Bouvier E.L. (one of the foundingfathersof theshrimp taxonomy) was the first biologist who recognized that Atyopsis moluccensis was different from all of the other species of Atya.
The feminine name Atyopsis is derived from the name Atya and the Greek suffix-opsis, having the appearance of, like. Although Atyopsis superficially resembles Atya more closely than do any of the other atyid genera, it seems to be distinguished by many physical characters (difference in pleopods and telson) to justify its separation. Only 2 species are known in this genus:
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Note: Atyopsis spinipes is usually called a dwarf bamboo (fan) shrimp or Soldier brush shrimp. They are practically similar to Bamboo shrimp and can be easily confused. Atyopsis spinipes can grow up to 6-8 cm maximum. Their fans are much smaller than Bamboo shrimp, compared to body size as well.
Underwater observations revealed that Bamboo shrimp prefer relatively high water velocity and a coarse substrate (boulder, cobbles, etc.). They cling to the underside of underwater rock projections in the most torrential portions of the rivers, often in the full force of the current.
In nature, it is their preferred microhabitat and it is an important factor affecting shrimp abundances in the tropical rain-forest streams. They mostly select 20–40 cm depth with relatively high water velocity (20–60 centimeter per second), at the same time avoiding stream margins (i.e. 0–10% bank distance).
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One of the unique features of Bamboo shrimp is that these harmless giants have four pairs of fans (instead of claws) which they use to capture and filter the micro-particles of food in the water and then take them to the mouth.
They come in a variety of colors including all shades of brown (most common), red, green, creamy white, blue. In addition, Bamboo shrimp have a large creamy yellow-brown (reddish-brown or light to dark brown) race stripe down their back. This back stripe is particularly pronounced in the younger shrimp, weaker in older specimens, but never completely disappears. In addition, some shrimp also have dark side stripes. The patterns are effective camouflage to human eyes, that is why a lot of shrimp keepers “lose” these giants in their tanks.
Note: It is very interesting fact but Bamboo shrimp can change colors incongruence to breeding seasons, throughout the year. These shrimps have a very developed mimicry process. Of course, they are not like true chameleons but their color range (for example, from tan to dark brown) is quite noticeable, and they can change their coloring within a few seconds.
The Bamboo Shrimp (atyopsis Moluccensis)
Interesting: Because there are many different color types within the huge distribution area, it was initially thought that there were also different species of Bamboo shrimp. The correct classification into a single species took place only in recent years.
Bamboo shrimp can grow up to 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) and live over 6 years if you kept them in a suitable environment where they can be happy and thrive.
Unlike other ornamented dwarf shrimp, it is very easy to differentiate males and females once they are about two inches long (~4 cm).
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Bamboo shrimp with their squat body, short rostrum, and strong legs are rather plump and cumbersome compared to the graceful dwarf shrimp. Actually, it makes all the more interesting to watch these giants in our tanks. Especially when it comes to the unique food intake technique.
In moving water, Bamboo shrimp spread their chelae (feather-like front legs – fans) in a filter-feeding attitude. These bristle compartments are unfolded like an umbrella, kept in the flow until enough suspended matter gets stuck in the fan. In order not to be carried away by the current, they cling to stones or roots. In still water, they remain motionless in most cases and usually do not sweep the substrate for food as some Atyids do. Nobody has ever observed them making burrows of any kind.
In some cases, Bamboo shrimp can feed on detrital particles, by picking up from substrates. They use their fans to scrap the substrate for food, but this action should be avoided. If Bamboo shrimp are doing this regularly, it is a sign that there is not enough current or food in the current, and this should be resolved.
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If there are adequate flow conditions in the aquarium, then Bamboo shrimp usually sit in a small group on the streamed edge of larger stones, roots, or other hard substrates in order to filter food particles. Unfortunately, only a relatively long aquarium can create a sufficiently uniform flow and volume of water. Therefore, this species of shrimp is completely unsuitable for Nano-tanks.
Bamboo shrimp often can be very shy, especially in the beginning. At first, they do not eat or move much. However, after they have settled in, they become bolder and infinitely calm creatures day by day.
Tip: Once you put them in your tank, use the lid. Bamboo shrimp can escape when they are stressed or because they are interested to see if there is another “pond” around.
Bamboo Shrimp ( 2 Pcs )
I need to mention that because they are filter feeders and when they have a comfortable spot, they will rarely move and because of this, they even can have algae growing on their exoskeletons. It is completely harmless to them.
Bamboo Shrimp can be kept by themselves. However, they prefer to live in groups. Although they do not interact between themselves a lot, the group makes them more comfortable and less stressed.
According to direct underwater observations and gut content analyses, Bamboo shrimp is a detritivore. It means that they feed mainly on drifting detrital particles by filtering from the water column with the cheliped setae. They trap small (micro) organisms, organic detritus, and algae in these fans and transfer them to the mouth. That is why in general, they prefer high water velocity because food intake rate is proportional to the current velocity.
Bamboo Shrimp Care Guide, Appearance, Size, Diet, & All
Bamboo shrimp cannot eat things like shrimp pellets. It is absolutely mandatory to give them powdered food to thrive. Because as filter feeders, Bamboo shrimps primarily need smaller food particles that remain suspended in the water for as long as possible.
Note: Oak or almond leaves can greatly benefit Bamboo shrimps. Although, unlike dwarf shrimps, they do not use these leaves directly as a source of food, the substances released by these leaves improve the water quality and make it easier for the shrimp to molt.
It is also preferable to feed them a complete food or just rotating different powdered foods (For example, Shrimp King Atyopsis, Glasgarten Bacter AE, Glasgarten Betaglucan, and Shrimp King Baby – link to check the price on Amazon ).
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If you do not have any specialized shrimp food, you can also use food for fish fry Sera Micron (or Golden Pearls in the 5-50 micron size, Hikari’s First Bites – link to check the price on Amazon, etc). It contains a lot of necessary ingredients and what is more important, it drifts in the water.
Tip: If your Bamboo shrimp live in a community tank (read more about it here) with fish, you need to be cautious during feeding time. They are not afraid of small fish. However, if the food particles are large enough, your fish can try to grab them from the fans and even bite them by chance. Therefore, it is important to introduce food at night. Otherwise, there is a chance that they will not get enough to eat.
Tip #2: Target feeding. Sometimes it can be easier to feed them with a syringe. Uncontrollable spreading powder food in the tank can cause overfeeding .
Small Bamboo Shrimp (atyopsis Spinipes)
Do not forget that calcium plays a huge role for the shrimp. Therefore. I highly recommend reading my article “How to Supplement Shrimp and Snails with Calcium”.
Some shrimp breeders also advise keeping a fewAmano Shrimp in the tank with Bamboo shrimp. The reason is
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