Vampire Shrimp

Vampire Shrimp

Atya gabonensis

Also known as: African Fan Shrimp, Gabon Shrimp

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

Large, impressive filter-feeding shrimp that uses fan-like hands to catch particles from the water current. Can be blue, white, or reddish.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

74–84°F
23–29°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs good water flow for filter feeding. Changes color based on molt cycle. Completely harmless despite its imposing size and name.

Feeding

Powdered foods, crushed flakes, and spirulina released into the current. Filter feeds from water flow.

Compatible Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Black Phantom Tetra 1.75" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10"

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