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About Seed Shrimp
Seed shrimp are tiny crustaceans, typically 0.5–1 mm long, with a bivalved carapace (hinged shell-like covering) that gives them a bean or seed-like appearance. Most are translucent to opaque white or tan, though some species display subtle coloration.
Key facts
- Appearance Description
- Seed shrimp are tiny crustaceans, typically 0.5–1 mm long, with a bivalved carapace (hinged shell-like covering) that gives them a bean or seed-like appearance. Most are translucent to opaque white or tan, though some species display subtle coloration.
- Max Size
- 0.1
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Origin
- Worldwide in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments; found in reef ecosystems throughout tropical and temperate oceans.
- Compatibility
- Seed shrimp are microscopic and pose no threat to fish or invertebrates. They are beneficial members of the clean-up crew and generally ignored by tank mates.
- Family
- Ostracoda
- Category
- Detritivore
- Care Level
- Easy
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Diet Details
- Ostracods are detritivores that feed on organic debris, biofilm, and decaying matter. They require no supplemental feeding in established aquariums with adequate biological load.
- Type
- Shrimp
- Notes
- • Minimum 10 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F • Keep pH 8.0–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed microscopic algae, detritus, and organic matter; usually obtain sufficient food naturally from tank biofilm • Thrive in established systems with stable water parameters; rarely require supplemental feeding
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