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Freshwater fishGhost Shrimp (Pack of 20)
Ghost Shrimp (Pack of 20)
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Ghost shrimp, or Florida glass shrimp, are trapped in Florida growing ponds and sold either as interesting small scavengers for the aquarium or as live feeders for saltwater and freshwater predator fish. At AquariumFish.com we package these shrimp at an amount and a price so the hobbyist can decide their fate. These shrimp are peaceful to other fish, but it is NOT advisable to place them with fancy colored Asian shrimp. Each order comes with a bag of twenty live ghost shrimp.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Palaemonetes paludosus |
| Origin | Southeastern United States (Florida ponds) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful with fish; may eat baby shrimp and fry |
| Adult Size | Up to 1½" |
| Lifespan | About 1 year |
| Diet | Omnivore (scavenger) |
| Water Temperature | 65–80°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Water Hardness | GH 6–15 |
| Group Size | Sold as a pack of 20 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ½–1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Ghost shrimp are hardy. Give them a cycled tank with plants and hiding spots, and cover filter intakes with a sponge.
Feeding: Feed small sinking pellets, flake or algae wafers once a day. They also scavenge leftover food.
Tankmates: Ghost shrimp do well with peaceful community fish. They may eat baby shrimp and fry, so don't keep them with fancy shrimp you want to breed.
Good to know: Ghost shrimp are nearly transparent, so you can see their food moving through their body as they eat.
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