Vampire Shrimp / African Filter Shrimp / Atya gabonensis Size:3-4” Avoid housing them with very

Avoid housing them with very small fish

General Hardness (GH): 5-12 dGH

supplemented with frozen and occasional live foods

lobed-finned fishes have fins that are supported by a central bone surrounded by muscle and a series of smaller bones

and prefer areas with a lot of cover

Vampire Shrimp / African Filter Shrimp / Atya gabonensis Size:3-4” Avoid housing them with veryCommon Name: Vampire Shrimp Scientific Name: Atya gabonensis Other Names: African Filter Shrimp, African Fan Shrimp The Vampire Shrimp, scientifically known as Atya gabonensis, is a fascinating and visually striking freshwater shrimp species. It features a unique appearance with its large size and impressive fan like appendages. The body of the Vampire Shrimp is generally brown to reddish brown in coloration, sometimes displaying speckles or spots.