{"product_id":"short-nose-algae-shrimp-caridina-longirostris","title":"Short Nose Algae Shrimp (Caridina longirostris)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unusual shrimp is an extraordinary algae eater and excellent inhabitant for the freshwater aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eImportant Legal Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All aquatic invertebrates are\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e prohibited to possess in any form or sell in the state of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eMaine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship livestock from this listing to Maine. If you reside in Maine and try to checkout with this in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until it is removed from the cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Short Nose Algae Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eCaridina longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e) is an unusual freshwater species that is native to Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is among the best algae-eating species of freshwater shrimp, so it is a very valuable maintenance animal. It will eat most types of algae, and it will even reportedly eat the dreaded BBA (Black Beard\/Brush Algae)! The \u003cspan\u003eShort Nose Algae Shrimp is mostly clear and similar in appearance to the Pinokio Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eCaridina gracilirostris\u003c\/em\u003e), but it has a shorter rostrum (nose). Like the Pinokio Shrimp, it has several highlights of red and gold coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eShort Nose Algae \u003c\/span\u003eShrimp, like most shrimp, lives in large colonies and spends most of its time foraging for food. As stated above, it is a voracious eater of algae in the aquarium and is not only a very active, outgoing species, but it is also very useful as a solution to fighting algae issues. It aggressively feeds on most varieties of algae and, in appropriate numbers, will often eradicate even the most persistent algae growth on plants and other aquarium decorations. It is also very effective in eating decaying plant matter, such as shed leaves and needles of aquarium plants. However, it does not bother or damage ornamental plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCare for the \u003cspan\u003eShort Nose Algae \u003c\/span\u003eShrimp is fairly simple and straightforward. It does not require the more acidic pH of its \"bee-type\" \u003cem\u003eCaridina cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e cousins. It inhabits waterways that fluctuate widely in temperature and pH according to rainfall, so it will thrive in a variety of water parameters as long as it has very clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eShort Nose Algae \u003c\/span\u003eShrimp has reportedly been bred and reared successfully in the aquarium, but not on a wide commercial scale. This is likely due to its plentiful and widespread distrubution in the wild as well as the lack of known color morphs achievable through selective breeding. The bulk of its diet is biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter so it will work diligently to clean up detritus in any aquarium. It feeds constantly and displays constant activity. In a less mature aquarium, it should be fed high quality flake and mini pellet dry foods with high algae\/spirulina\/plant content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb algae eater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatively rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely peaceful disposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with all plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 gallons, recommended 10 gallon minimum for a colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e61° - 82° F (16° - 28° C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edGH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 - 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edKH\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 7 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 - 400 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scavenger that feeds continually.  Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter. In less mature aquariums, high quality dry foods with high plant content can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efed multiple times daily. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAquatic Arts Snowflake Premium Shrimp Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAquatic Arts Pollen Granules Premium Shrimp Food \u003c\/span\u003eare excellent supplements to the diet of any shrimp. Give them a try and your shrimp will thank you for the tasty treat! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eNatural Botanicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a great way to boost the immune system of your shrimp and they will also provide lots of essential biofilm for the shrimp to graze on.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e: Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e: 1 inch (2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/span\u003e: 1\/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Shrimp","offer_id":49069560430745,"sku":"ive1790042015703","price":4.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Shrimp","offer_id":49069560463513,"sku":"fns1790042015704","price":14.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Shrimp","offer_id":49069560496281,"sku":"khf1790042015705","price":32.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Shrimp","offer_id":49069560529049,"sku":"tog1790042015706","price":51.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Shrimp","offer_id":49069560561817,"sku":"vaf1790042015707","price":80.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/short-nose-algae-shrimp-caridina-longirostris_1.jpg?v=1790042020","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/short-nose-algae-shrimp-caridina-longirostris","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}