Where to buy Amphipods
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About Amphipods
Small, laterally compressed crustaceans typically 0.5–1 inch long with a curved body shape. Coloration ranges from translucent to tan, gray, or reddish depending on species and diet; antennae are prominent and segmented.
Key facts
- Appearance Description
- Small, laterally compressed crustaceans typically 0.5–1 inch long with a curved body shape. Coloration ranges from translucent to tan, gray, or reddish depending on species and diet; antennae are prominent and segmented.
- Compatibility
- Excellent community members for peaceful reef tanks. Compatible with most reef fish and invertebrates; avoid aggressive predators and mantis shrimp.
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavengers that feed on detritus, biofilm, and algae. Supplement with quality sinking pellets or frozen foods (Mysis, spirulina) 2–3× weekly.
- Category
- Other
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Max Size
- 0.2
- Notes
- • Minimum 10 gallon tank with plenty of rock crevices and detritus for shelter • Temperature range 65–78°F; maintain stable conditions • Moderate current; amphipods thrive in systems with good water flow and organic matter • Feed on detritus, algae, and leftover food; supplement if needed in pristine tanks • Salinity 1.020–1.026 specific gravity required
- Type
- Shrimp
- Origin
- Temperate and subtropical waters worldwide, including Atlantic, Pacific, and Indo-Pacific regions; many species inhabit brackish and freshwater environments.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 65-78°F pH: 7.8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Gammaridae
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