Common Names: Red nose shrimp, also known as Rhino shrimp
 

Scientific Name: Caridina Gracilirostras
 

Availability in the UK: Almost all red nose shrimp in the UK are caught from the wild. Not readily available but can be found on some online shops and LFS.
 

Overview: A great shrimp to have in the aquarium, swims pointing down and drifts with the current. Peaceful with other shrimp, but because of their size I have noticed that they will take what ever food is on offer and not leave much for tankmates so best to adjust feeding to allow for this. The rostrum may sometimes break in transportation but will grow back.
 

Incompatible Shrimp: Peacful with other shrimp, will only breed with other Caridina Gracilirostris
 

Feeding:Natural algae eaters, algae flakes taken but I've noticed that fish flake is a favourite. Have been known to eat some mosses if no other food is available.
 

Sexing: Males are larger and show more red colouration on their bodies
 

Breeding: Very difficult. Due to the fact that the larvae require a salt water setup to develop, the process of breeding is very involved and time consuming.
 

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