Vampire Shrimp

Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis), also known as Gabon Shrimp or Giant African Filter Shrimp, are large, peaceful filter feeders with a unique fan-like appendage used to catch microscopic food from the water column. With a ghostly blue-gray to brown coloration, they add a fascinating and gentle presence to larger freshwater aquariums. Unlike most shrimp, they do not graze on algae and require fine suspended foods.

• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: 3–10 dGH
• Temperament: Peaceful and shy
• Recommended Group Size: Can be kept singly or in groups
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
• Diet: Powdered or liquid foods like Hikari First Bites, microcrustaceans, and finely crushed flakes suspended in the water column